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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,666,285.08, 25,001,427.78 and 5,881,359

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,666,285.08, 25,001,427.78 and 5,881,359 is: 8,822,744.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,666,285.08 : 25,001,427.78 = 5,881,359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,666,285.08/25,001,427.78 = 5,881,359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,666,285.08x = 25,001,427.78 × 5,881,359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,666,285.08x = 147,042,372,286,753.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,042,372,286,753.03/16,666,285.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,822,744.34

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