Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,257,531.84, 28,886,296 and 8,474,832.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 19,257,531.84, 28,886,296 and 8,474,832.68 is: 12,712,248.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,257,531.84 : 28,886,296 = 8,474,832.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,257,531.84/28,886,296 = 8,474,832.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,257,531.84x = 28,886,296 × 8,474,832.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,257,531.84x = 244,806,525,344,953.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 244,806,525,344,953.28/19,257,531.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,712,248.25
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