Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,457,905.20, 17,398,552 and 12,457,905.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 12,457,905.20, 17,398,552 and 12,457,905.20 is: 17,398,552
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,457,905.20 : 17,398,552 = 12,457,905.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,457,905.20/17,398,552 = 12,457,905.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,457,905.20x = 17,398,552 × 12,457,905.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,457,905.20x = 216,749,511,433,270.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 216,749,511,433,270.38/12,457,905.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,398,552
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