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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,461,096.56, 23,187,812.81 and 5,225,729.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,461,096.56, 23,187,812.81 and 5,225,729.13 is: 7,837,298.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,461,096.56 : 23,187,812.81 = 5,225,729.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,461,096.56/23,187,812.81 = 5,225,729.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,461,096.56x = 23,187,812.81 × 5,225,729.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,461,096.56x = 121,173,228,836,075.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,173,228,836,075.50/15,461,096.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,837,298.50

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