Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,740,666.80, 17,887,322 and 12,740,666.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 12,740,666.80, 17,887,322 and 12,740,666.80 is: 17,887,322
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,740,666.80 : 17,887,322 = 12,740,666.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,740,666.80/17,887,322 = 12,740,666.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,740,666.80x = 17,887,322 × 12,740,666.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,740,666.80x = 227,896,409,546,309.62 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 227,896,409,546,309.62/12,740,666.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,887,322
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