Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,548,344.64, 28,356,924 and 12,398,008
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 20,548,344.64, 28,356,924 and 12,398,008 is: 17,109,376.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,548,344.64 : 28,356,924 = 12,398,008 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,548,344.64/28,356,924 = 12,398,008/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,548,344.64x = 28,356,924 × 12,398,008 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,548,344.64x = 351,569,370,607,392 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 351,569,370,607,392/20,548,344.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,109,376.78
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