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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,691,826.52, 21,654,979.59 and 8,627,718.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,691,826.52, 21,654,979.59 and 8,627,718.24 is: 11,906,393.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,691,826.52 : 21,654,979.59 = 8,627,718.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,691,826.52/21,654,979.59 = 8,627,718.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,691,826.52x = 21,654,979.59 × 8,627,718.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,691,826.52x = 186,833,062,395,470.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,833,062,395,470.72/15,691,826.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,906,393.57

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