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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,277,274.71, 21,138,155.51 and 13,321,231.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,277,274.71, 21,138,155.51 and 13,321,231.60 is: 18,431,707.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,277,274.71 : 21,138,155.51 = 13,321,231.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,277,274.71/21,138,155.51 = 13,321,231.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,277,274.71x = 21,138,155.51 × 13,321,231.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,277,274.71x = 281,586,265,231,674.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,586,265,231,674.56/15,277,274.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,431,707.92

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