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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,664,512.60, 27,996,768.90 and 15,475,866.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,664,512.60, 27,996,768.90 and 15,475,866.60 is: 23,213,799.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,664,512.60 : 27,996,768.90 = 15,475,866.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,664,512.60/27,996,768.90 = 15,475,866.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,664,512.60x = 27,996,768.90 × 15,475,866.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,664,512.60x = 433,274,260,727,428.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,274,260,727,428.69/18,664,512.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,213,799.90

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