Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,529,442.40, 17,503,428 and 12,529,442.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 12,529,442.40, 17,503,428 and 12,529,442.40 is: 17,503,428
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,529,442.40 : 17,503,428 = 12,529,442.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,529,442.40/17,503,428 = 12,529,442.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,529,442.40x = 17,503,428 × 12,529,442.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,529,442.40x = 219,308,192,928,547.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 219,308,192,928,547.22/12,529,442.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,503,428
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