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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,802,965, 21,808,083.96 and 9,276,594.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,802,965, 21,808,083.96 and 9,276,594.48 is: 12,801,695.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,802,965 : 21,808,083.96 = 9,276,594.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,802,965/21,808,083.96 = 9,276,594.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,802,965x = 21,808,083.96 × 9,276,594.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,802,965x = 202,304,751,282,712.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,304,751,282,712.56/15,802,965
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,801,695.84

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