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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,832,964.50, 21,849,533.25 and 8,589,620.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,832,964.50, 21,849,533.25 and 8,589,620.50 is: 11,853,699.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,832,964.50 : 21,849,533.25 = 8,589,620.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,832,964.50/21,849,533.25 = 8,589,620.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,832,964.50x = 21,849,533.25 × 8,589,620.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,832,964.50x = 187,679,198,719,631.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,679,198,719,631.62/15,832,964.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,853,699.21

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