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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,926,868, 23,890,389.48 and 3,959,604

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,926,868, 23,890,389.48 and 3,959,604 is: 5,939,427.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,926,868 : 23,890,389.48 = 3,959,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,926,868/23,890,389.48 = 3,959,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,926,868x = 23,890,389.48 × 3,959,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,926,868x = 94,596,481,746,565.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,596,481,746,565.92/15,926,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,939,427.75

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