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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,996,231.70, 25,494,347.55 and 15,316,615.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,996,231.70, 25,494,347.55 and 15,316,615.70 is: 22,974,923.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,996,231.70 : 25,494,347.55 = 15,316,615.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,996,231.70/25,494,347.55 = 15,316,615.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,996,231.70x = 25,494,347.55 × 15,316,615.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,996,231.70x = 390,487,123,945,586.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,487,123,945,586.50/16,996,231.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,974,923.55

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