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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,926,261.76, 23,880,529.92 and 9,451,968

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,926,261.76, 23,880,529.92 and 9,451,968 is: 14,172,692.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,926,261.76 : 23,880,529.92 = 9,451,968 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,926,261.76/23,880,529.92 = 9,451,968/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,926,261.76x = 23,880,529.92 × 9,451,968
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,926,261.76x = 225,718,004,626,882.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,718,004,626,882.56/15,926,261.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,172,692.13

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