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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,237,688.79, 22,408,008.63 and 9,711,317.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,237,688.79, 22,408,008.63 and 9,711,317.24 is: 13,401,616.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,237,688.79 : 22,408,008.63 = 9,711,317.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,237,688.79/22,408,008.63 = 9,711,317.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,237,688.79x = 22,408,008.63 × 9,711,317.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,237,688.79x = 217,611,280,410,547.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,611,280,410,547.72/16,237,688.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,401,616.65

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