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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,558,862.59, 28,371,263.72 and 11,264,955.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,558,862.59, 28,371,263.72 and 11,264,955.80 is: 15,545,657.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,558,862.59 : 28,371,263.72 = 11,264,955.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,558,862.59/28,371,263.72 = 11,264,955.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,558,862.59x = 28,371,263.72 × 11,264,955.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,558,862.59x = 319,601,031,597,762.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,601,031,597,762.50/20,558,862.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,545,657.27

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