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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,985,571.04, 22,060,612.88 and 8,742,227.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,985,571.04, 22,060,612.88 and 8,742,227.04 is: 12,064,560.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,985,571.04 : 22,060,612.88 = 8,742,227.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,985,571.04/22,060,612.88 = 8,742,227.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,985,571.04x = 22,060,612.88 × 8,742,227.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,985,571.04x = 192,858,886,438,508.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,858,886,438,508.25/15,985,571.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,064,560.34

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