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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,462,404.64, 21,338,293.42 and 8,493,244.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,462,404.64, 21,338,293.42 and 8,493,244.84 is: 11,720,774.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,462,404.64 : 21,338,293.42 = 8,493,244.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,462,404.64/21,338,293.42 = 8,493,244.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,462,404.64x = 21,338,293.42 × 8,493,244.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,462,404.64x = 181,231,350,483,820.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,231,350,483,820.97/15,462,404.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,720,774.01

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