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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,971,289.70, 23,956,934.55 and 9,578,251.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,971,289.70, 23,956,934.55 and 9,578,251.30 is: 14,367,376.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,971,289.70 : 23,956,934.55 = 9,578,251.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,971,289.70/23,956,934.55 = 9,578,251.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,971,289.70x = 23,956,934.55 × 9,578,251.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,971,289.70x = 229,465,539,497,552.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,465,539,497,552.44/15,971,289.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,367,376.95

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