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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,551,999.80, 23,327,999.70 and 13,984,358.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,551,999.80, 23,327,999.70 and 13,984,358.20 is: 20,976,537.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,551,999.80 : 23,327,999.70 = 13,984,358.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,551,999.80/23,327,999.70 = 13,984,358.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,551,999.80x = 23,327,999.70 × 13,984,358.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,551,999.80x = 326,227,103,894,292.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,227,103,894,292.50/15,551,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,976,537.30

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