Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,642,662.40, 23,366,912 and 16,642,662.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 16,642,662.40, 23,366,912 and 16,642,662.40 is: 23,366,912
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,642,662.40 : 23,366,912 = 16,642,662.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,642,662.40/23,366,912 = 16,642,662.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,642,662.40x = 23,366,912 × 16,642,662.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,642,662.40x = 388,887,627,746,508.81 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 388,887,627,746,508.81/16,642,662.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,366,912
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