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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,292,005.60, 24,438,008.40 and 5,654,437.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,292,005.60, 24,438,008.40 and 5,654,437.60 is: 8,481,656.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,292,005.60 : 24,438,008.40 = 5,654,437.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,292,005.60/24,438,008.40 = 5,654,437.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,292,005.60x = 24,438,008.40 × 5,654,437.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,292,005.60x = 138,183,193,566,075.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,183,193,566,075.83/16,292,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,481,656.40

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