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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,366,546.80, 24,549,820.20 and 9,989,254.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,366,546.80, 24,549,820.20 and 9,989,254.80 is: 14,983,882.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,366,546.80 : 24,549,820.20 = 9,989,254.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,366,546.80/24,549,820.20 = 9,989,254.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,366,546.80x = 24,549,820.20 × 9,989,254.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,366,546.80x = 245,234,409,271,986.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,234,409,271,986.97/16,366,546.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,983,882.20

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