Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,987,532.40, 23,849,730 and 16,987,532.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 16,987,532.40, 23,849,730 and 16,987,532.40 is: 23,849,730
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,987,532.40 : 23,849,730 = 16,987,532.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,987,532.40/23,849,730 = 16,987,532.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,987,532.40x = 23,849,730 × 16,987,532.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,987,532.40x = 405,148,061,106,251.94 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 405,148,061,106,251.94/16,987,532.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,849,730
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