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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,999,271.80, 25,498,907.70 and 12,251,732.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,999,271.80, 25,498,907.70 and 12,251,732.20 is: 18,377,598.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,999,271.80 : 25,498,907.70 = 12,251,732.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,999,271.80/25,498,907.70 = 12,251,732.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,999,271.80x = 25,498,907.70 × 12,251,732.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,999,271.80x = 312,405,788,532,917.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,405,788,532,917.94/16,999,271.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,377,598.30

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