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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,463,239, 21,336,708.60 and 8,937,477

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,463,239, 21,336,708.60 and 8,937,477 is: 12,332,237.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,463,239 : 21,336,708.60 = 8,937,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,463,239/21,336,708.60 = 8,937,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,463,239x = 21,336,708.60 × 8,937,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,463,239x = 190,696,342,368,202.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,696,342,368,202.22/15,463,239
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,332,237.92

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