Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,637,044, 24,955,566 and 5,999,476
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 16,637,044, 24,955,566 and 5,999,476 is: 8,999,214
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,637,044 : 24,955,566 = 5,999,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,637,044/24,955,566 = 5,999,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,637,044x = 24,955,566 × 5,999,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,637,044x = 149,720,319,283,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,720,319,283,416/16,637,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,999,214
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