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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,679,483.91, 23,017,511.88 and 9,337,377.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,679,483.91, 23,017,511.88 and 9,337,377.42 is: 12,885,482.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,679,483.91 : 23,017,511.88 = 9,337,377.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,679,483.91/23,017,511.88 = 9,337,377.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,679,483.91x = 23,017,511.88 × 9,337,377.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,679,483.91x = 214,923,195,692,893.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,923,195,692,893.75/16,679,483.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,885,482.36

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