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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,759,137.21, 21,747,941.52 and 8,883,619.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,759,137.21, 21,747,941.52 and 8,883,619.26 is: 12,259,581.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,759,137.21 : 21,747,941.52 = 8,883,619.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,759,137.21/21,747,941.52 = 8,883,619.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,759,137.21x = 21,747,941.52 × 8,883,619.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,759,137.21x = 193,200,432,152,425.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,200,432,152,425.66/15,759,137.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,259,581.83

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