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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,592,172.84, 24,897,182.30 and 15,988,243.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,592,172.84, 24,897,182.30 and 15,988,243.72 is: 23,990,963.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,592,172.84 : 24,897,182.30 = 15,988,243.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,592,172.84/24,897,182.30 = 15,988,243.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,592,172.84x = 24,897,182.30 × 15,988,243.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,592,172.84x = 398,062,218,553,670.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,062,218,553,670.19/16,592,172.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,990,963.84

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