Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,295,293.81, 22,943,184 and 8,514,963.09
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 15,295,293.81, 22,943,184 and 8,514,963.09 is: 12,772,580.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,295,293.81 : 22,943,184 = 8,514,963.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,295,293.81/22,943,184 = 8,514,963.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,295,293.81x = 22,943,184 × 8,514,963.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,295,293.81x = 195,360,364,927,078.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,360,364,927,078.56/15,295,293.81 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,772,580.07
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