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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,870,233.07, 21,901,161.60 and 8,902,455.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,870,233.07, 21,901,161.60 and 8,902,455.17 is: 12,285,522.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,870,233.07 : 21,901,161.60 = 8,902,455.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,870,233.07/21,901,161.60 = 8,902,455.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,870,233.07x = 21,901,161.60 × 8,902,455.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,870,233.07x = 194,974,109,205,419.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,974,109,205,419.66/15,870,233.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,285,522.74

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