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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,668,343.88, 17,471,026.60 and 9,878,158.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,668,343.88, 17,471,026.60 and 9,878,158.75 is: 13,623,057.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,668,343.88 : 17,471,026.60 = 9,878,158.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,668,343.88/17,471,026.60 = 9,878,158.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,668,343.88x = 17,471,026.60 × 9,878,158.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,668,343.88x = 172,581,574,280,272.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,581,574,280,272.75/12,668,343.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,623,057.28

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