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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,170,780.80, 24,256,171.20 and 6,581,223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,170,780.80, 24,256,171.20 and 6,581,223.20 is: 9,871,834.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,170,780.80 : 24,256,171.20 = 6,581,223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,170,780.80/24,256,171.20 = 6,581,223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,170,780.80x = 24,256,171.20 × 6,581,223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,170,780.80x = 159,635,276,644,611.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,635,276,644,611.84/16,170,780.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,871,834.80

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