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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,857,842, 21,881,965.38 and 9,330,035.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,857,842, 21,881,965.38 and 9,330,035.80 is: 12,874,357.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,857,842 : 21,881,965.38 = 9,330,035.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,857,842/21,881,965.38 = 9,330,035.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,857,842x = 21,881,965.38 × 9,330,035.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,857,842x = 204,159,520,369,760.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,159,520,369,760.62/15,857,842
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,874,357.08

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