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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,855,147, 21,880,124.73 and 8,611,803

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,855,147, 21,880,124.73 and 8,611,803 is: 11,884,300.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,855,147 : 21,880,124.73 = 8,611,803 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,855,147/21,880,124.73 = 8,611,803/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,855,147x = 21,880,124.73 × 8,611,803
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,855,147x = 188,427,323,790,188.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,427,323,790,188.19/15,855,147
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,884,300.02

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