Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,695,583.20, 21,923,428 and 15,695,583.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 15,695,583.20, 21,923,428 and 15,695,583.20 is: 21,923,428
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,695,583.20 : 21,923,428 = 15,695,583.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,695,583.20/21,923,428 = 15,695,583.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,695,583.20x = 21,923,428 × 15,695,583.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,695,583.20x = 344,100,988,203,209.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 344,100,988,203,209.56/15,695,583.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,923,428
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