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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,936,465.88, 21,989,579.25 and 8,966,176.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,936,465.88, 21,989,579.25 and 8,966,176.12 is: 12,371,779.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,936,465.88 : 21,989,579.25 = 8,966,176.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,936,465.88/21,989,579.25 = 8,966,176.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,936,465.88x = 21,989,579.25 × 8,966,176.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,936,465.88x = 197,162,440,360,197.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,162,440,360,197.50/15,936,465.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,371,779.40

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