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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,986,145.60, 23,979,218.40 and 7,895,995.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,986,145.60, 23,979,218.40 and 7,895,995.20 is: 11,843,992.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,986,145.60 : 23,979,218.40 = 7,895,995.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,986,145.60/23,979,218.40 = 7,895,995.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,986,145.60x = 23,979,218.40 × 7,895,995.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,986,145.60x = 189,339,793,386,151.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,339,793,386,151.69/15,986,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,843,992.80

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