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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,059,597.84, 22,161,644.16 and 8,717,273.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,059,597.84, 22,161,644.16 and 8,717,273.04 is: 12,029,510.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,059,597.84 : 22,161,644.16 = 8,717,273.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,059,597.84/22,161,644.16 = 8,717,273.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,059,597.84x = 22,161,644.16 × 8,717,273.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,059,597.84x = 193,189,103,158,041.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,189,103,158,041.44/16,059,597.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,029,510.64

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