Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,551,391.44, 22,840,562 and 9,582,362.84
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 16,551,391.44, 22,840,562 and 9,582,362.84 is: 13,223,453.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,551,391.44 : 22,840,562 = 9,582,362.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,551,391.44/22,840,562 = 9,582,362.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,551,391.44x = 22,840,562 × 9,582,362.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,551,391.44x = 218,866,552,553,516.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 218,866,552,553,516.06/16,551,391.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,223,453.35
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