Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,997,662, 28,496,493 and 8,360,094
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 18,997,662, 28,496,493 and 8,360,094 is: 12,540,141
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,997,662 : 28,496,493 = 8,360,094 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,997,662/28,496,493 = 8,360,094/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,997,662x = 28,496,493 × 8,360,094 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,997,662x = 238,233,360,150,342 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 238,233,360,150,342/18,997,662 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,540,141
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