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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,982,247.70, 23,973,371.55 and 5,888,805.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,982,247.70, 23,973,371.55 and 5,888,805.30 is: 8,833,207.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,982,247.70 : 23,973,371.55 = 5,888,805.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,982,247.70/23,973,371.55 = 5,888,805.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,982,247.70x = 23,973,371.55 × 5,888,805.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,982,247.70x = 141,174,517,442,509.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,174,517,442,509.22/15,982,247.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,833,207.95

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