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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,832,969, 21,849,539.46 and 8,589,625

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,832,969, 21,849,539.46 and 8,589,625 is: 11,853,705.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,832,969 : 21,849,539.46 = 8,589,625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,832,969/21,849,539.46 = 8,589,625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,832,969x = 21,849,539.46 × 8,589,625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,832,969x = 187,679,350,384,102.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,679,350,384,102.50/15,832,969
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,853,705.42

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