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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,170,811.40, 24,256,217.10 and 15,001,641.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,170,811.40, 24,256,217.10 and 15,001,641.20 is: 22,502,461.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,170,811.40 : 24,256,217.10 = 15,001,641.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,170,811.40/24,256,217.10 = 15,001,641.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,170,811.40x = 24,256,217.10 × 15,001,641.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,170,811.40x = 363,883,065,803,504.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,883,065,803,504.50/16,170,811.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,502,461.80

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