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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,996,872.70, 23,995,309.05 and 7,021,424.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,996,872.70, 23,995,309.05 and 7,021,424.70 is: 10,532,137.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,996,872.70 : 23,995,309.05 = 7,021,424.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,996,872.70/23,995,309.05 = 7,021,424.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,996,872.70x = 23,995,309.05 × 7,021,424.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,996,872.70x = 168,481,255,647,803.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,481,255,647,803.53/15,996,872.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,532,137.05

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