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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,545,176.98, 23,337,971.66 and 11,953,466.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,545,176.98, 23,337,971.66 and 11,953,466.21 is: 17,945,736.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,545,176.98 : 23,337,971.66 = 11,953,466.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,545,176.98/23,337,971.66 = 11,953,466.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,545,176.98x = 23,337,971.66 × 11,953,466.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,545,176.98x = 278,969,655,647,747.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,969,655,647,747.62/15,545,176.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,945,736.87

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