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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,934,236.40, 23,869,861.80 and 8,732,882.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,934,236.40, 23,869,861.80 and 8,732,882.80 is: 13,082,064.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,934,236.40 : 23,869,861.80 = 8,732,882.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,934,236.40/23,869,861.80 = 8,732,882.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,934,236.40x = 23,869,861.80 × 8,732,882.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,934,236.40x = 208,452,705,551,597.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,452,705,551,597.06/15,934,236.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,082,064.32

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