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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,382,908.55, 21,231,253.64 and 9,883,158.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,382,908.55, 21,231,253.64 and 9,883,158.50 is: 13,640,583.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,382,908.55 : 21,231,253.64 = 9,883,158.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,382,908.55/21,231,253.64 = 9,883,158.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,382,908.55x = 21,231,253.64 × 9,883,158.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,382,908.55x = 209,831,844,955,607.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,831,844,955,607.94/15,382,908.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,640,583.27

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