Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,968,184, 22,036,093.92 and 8,724,840
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 15,968,184, 22,036,093.92 and 8,724,840 is: 12,040,279.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,968,184 : 22,036,093.92 = 8,724,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,968,184/22,036,093.92 = 8,724,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,968,184x = 22,036,093.92 × 8,724,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,968,184x = 192,261,393,676,972.81 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,261,393,676,972.81/15,968,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,040,279.20
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