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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,215,049, 22,823,901.90 and 3,855,498.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,215,049, 22,823,901.90 and 3,855,498.03 is: 5,783,583.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,215,049 : 22,823,901.90 = 3,855,498.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,215,049/22,823,901.90 = 3,855,498.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,215,049x = 22,823,901.90 × 3,855,498.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,215,049x = 87,997,508,812,363.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,997,508,812,363.25/15,215,049
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,783,583.66

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