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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,284,573.56, 21,092,710.80 and 8,408,908

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,284,573.56, 21,092,710.80 and 8,408,908 is: 11,604,292.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,284,573.56 : 21,092,710.80 = 8,408,908 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,284,573.56/21,092,710.80 = 8,408,908/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,284,573.56x = 21,092,710.80 × 8,408,908
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,284,573.56x = 177,366,664,587,806.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,366,664,587,806.41/15,284,573.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,604,292.65

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