Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,246,878.88, 22,821,174 and 8,412,708
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 15,246,878.88, 22,821,174 and 8,412,708 is: 12,591,945.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,246,878.88 : 22,821,174 = 8,412,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,246,878.88/22,821,174 = 8,412,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,246,878.88x = 22,821,174 × 8,412,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,246,878.88x = 191,987,873,079,192 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,987,873,079,192/15,246,878.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,591,945.84
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