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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,337,137.20, 22,996,957.80 and 5,752,828.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,337,137.20, 22,996,957.80 and 5,752,828.40 is: 8,625,961.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,337,137.20 : 22,996,957.80 = 5,752,828.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,337,137.20/22,996,957.80 = 5,752,828.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,337,137.20x = 22,996,957.80 × 5,752,828.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,337,137.20x = 132,297,551,945,441.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,297,551,945,441.53/15,337,137.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,625,961.30

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