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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,059,254.88, 22,161,793.04 and 8,717,083.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,059,254.88, 22,161,793.04 and 8,717,083.28 is: 12,029,586.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,059,254.88 : 22,161,793.04 = 8,717,083.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,059,254.88/22,161,793.04 = 8,717,083.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,059,254.88x = 22,161,793.04 × 8,717,083.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,059,254.88x = 193,186,195,563,804.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,186,195,563,804.34/16,059,254.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,029,586.49

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