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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,651,257.79, 21,601,326.02 and 8,684,179.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,651,257.79, 21,601,326.02 and 8,684,179.88 is: 11,985,605.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,651,257.79 : 21,601,326.02 = 8,684,179.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,651,257.79/21,601,326.02 = 8,684,179.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,651,257.79x = 21,601,326.02 × 8,684,179.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,651,257.79x = 187,589,800,950,892.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,589,800,950,892.28/15,651,257.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,985,605.47

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