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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,927,968.39, 21,982,281.95 and 9,736,639.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,927,968.39, 21,982,281.95 and 9,736,639.73 is: 13,437,593.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,927,968.39 : 21,982,281.95 = 9,736,639.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,927,968.39/21,982,281.95 = 9,736,639.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,927,968.39x = 21,982,281.95 × 9,736,639.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,927,968.39x = 214,033,559,732,527
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,033,559,732,527/15,927,968.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,437,593.20

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