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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,975,138.60, 23,962,707.90 and 9,916,711.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,975,138.60, 23,962,707.90 and 9,916,711.20 is: 14,875,066.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,975,138.60 : 23,962,707.90 = 9,916,711.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,975,138.60/23,962,707.90 = 9,916,711.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,975,138.60x = 23,962,707.90 × 9,916,711.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,975,138.60x = 237,631,253,814,258.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,631,253,814,258.44/15,975,138.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,875,066.80

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