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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,049,268.52, 22,147,987.94 and 9,173,898.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,049,268.52, 22,147,987.94 and 9,173,898.20 is: 12,659,978.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,049,268.52 : 22,147,987.94 = 9,173,898.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,049,268.52/22,147,987.94 = 9,173,898.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,049,268.52x = 22,147,987.94 × 9,173,898.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,049,268.52x = 203,183,386,696,387.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,183,386,696,387.72/16,049,268.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,659,978.02

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