Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,896,137.72, 28,835,088 and 11,727,009
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 20,896,137.72, 28,835,088 and 11,727,009 is: 16,182,384.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,896,137.72 : 28,835,088 = 11,727,009 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,896,137.72/28,835,088 = 11,727,009/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,896,137.72x = 28,835,088 × 11,727,009 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,896,137.72x = 338,149,336,491,792 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 338,149,336,491,792/20,896,137.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,182,384.56
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