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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,858,811.80, 23,788,217.70 and 9,773,812.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,858,811.80, 23,788,217.70 and 9,773,812.35 is: 14,660,718.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,858,811.80 : 23,788,217.70 = 9,773,812.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,858,811.80/23,788,217.70 = 9,773,812.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,858,811.80x = 23,788,217.70 × 9,773,812.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,858,811.80x = 232,501,575,940,748.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,501,575,940,748.59/15,858,811.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,660,718.53

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