Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,924,567.28, 23,882,914 and 6,825,633
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 15,924,567.28, 23,882,914 and 6,825,633 is: 10,236,762.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,924,567.28 : 23,882,914 = 6,825,633 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,924,567.28/23,882,914 = 6,825,633/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,924,567.28x = 23,882,914 × 6,825,633 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,924,567.28x = 163,016,005,934,562 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 163,016,005,934,562/15,924,567.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,236,762.05
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