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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,187,865.60, 24,281,798.40 and 14,956,147.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,187,865.60, 24,281,798.40 and 14,956,147.20 is: 22,434,220.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,187,865.60 : 24,281,798.40 = 14,956,147.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,187,865.60/24,281,798.40 = 14,956,147.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,187,865.60x = 24,281,798.40 × 14,956,147.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,187,865.60x = 363,162,151,151,124.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,162,151,151,124.44/16,187,865.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,434,220.80

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