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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,232,636, 22,401,741.84 and 8,989,292

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,232,636, 22,401,741.84 and 8,989,292 is: 12,405,612.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,232,636 : 22,401,741.84 = 8,989,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,232,636/22,401,741.84 = 8,989,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,232,636x = 22,401,741.84 × 8,989,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,232,636x = 201,375,798,708,377.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,375,798,708,377.28/16,232,636
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,405,612.91

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