Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,244,980.96, 22,958,741.16 and 13,884,492
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 15,244,980.96, 22,958,741.16 and 13,884,492 is: 20,909,862.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,244,980.96 : 22,958,741.16 = 13,884,492 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,244,980.96/22,958,741.16 = 13,884,492/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,244,980.96x = 22,958,741.16 × 13,884,492 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,244,980.96x = 318,770,457,966,090.75 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 318,770,457,966,090.75/15,244,980.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,909,862.65
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