Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,270,172.64, 24,413,220 and 6,554,381.76
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 16,270,172.64, 24,413,220 and 6,554,381.76 is: 9,834,779.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,270,172.64 : 24,413,220 = 6,554,381.76 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,270,172.64/24,413,220 = 6,554,381.76/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,270,172.64x = 24,413,220 × 6,554,381.76 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,270,172.64x = 160,013,563,870,867.19 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 160,013,563,870,867.19/16,270,172.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,834,779.72
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