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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,321,323.80, 22,981,985.70 and 12,581,450.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,321,323.80, 22,981,985.70 and 12,581,450.20 is: 18,872,175.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,321,323.80 : 22,981,985.70 = 12,581,450.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,321,323.80/22,981,985.70 = 12,581,450.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,321,323.80x = 22,981,985.70 × 12,581,450.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,321,323.80x = 289,146,708,581,662.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,146,708,581,662.12/15,321,323.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,872,175.30

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