Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,856,344, 23,784,516 and 3,889,080
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 15,856,344, 23,784,516 and 3,889,080 is: 5,833,620
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,856,344 : 23,784,516 = 3,889,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,856,344/23,784,516 = 3,889,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,856,344x = 23,784,516 × 3,889,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,856,344x = 92,499,885,485,280 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,499,885,485,280/15,856,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,833,620
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