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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,673,512.40, 23,510,268.60 and 11,847,137.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,673,512.40, 23,510,268.60 and 11,847,137.20 is: 17,770,705.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,673,512.40 : 23,510,268.60 = 11,847,137.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,673,512.40/23,510,268.60 = 11,847,137.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,673,512.40x = 23,510,268.60 × 11,847,137.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,673,512.40x = 278,529,377,713,051.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,529,377,713,051.91/15,673,512.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,770,705.80

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