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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,096,660.06, 27,739,635.42 and 15,974,006.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,096,660.06, 27,739,635.42 and 15,974,006.50 is: 22,049,092.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,096,660.06 : 27,739,635.42 = 15,974,006.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,096,660.06/27,739,635.42 = 15,974,006.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,096,660.06x = 27,739,635.42 × 15,974,006.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,096,660.06x = 443,113,116,506,710.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,113,116,506,710.25/20,096,660.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,049,092.50

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