Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,588,787.04, 32,562,570.18 and 15,858,313
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 23,588,787.04, 32,562,570.18 and 15,858,313 is: 21,891,224.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,588,787.04 : 32,562,570.18 = 15,858,313 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,588,787.04/32,562,570.18 = 15,858,313/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,588,787.04x = 32,562,570.18 × 15,858,313 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,588,787.04x = 516,387,429,998,906.31 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 516,387,429,998,906.31/23,588,787.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,891,224.38
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