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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,774,611.96, 21,768,979.02 and 8,531,267.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,774,611.96, 21,768,979.02 and 8,531,267.96 is: 11,773,157.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,774,611.96 : 21,768,979.02 = 8,531,267.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,774,611.96/21,768,979.02 = 8,531,267.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,774,611.96x = 21,768,979.02 × 8,531,267.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,774,611.96x = 185,716,993,235,238.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,716,993,235,238.22/15,774,611.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,773,157.63

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