Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,003,412.64, 23,464,242 and 9,268,606
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 17,003,412.64, 23,464,242 and 9,268,606 is: 12,790,421.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,003,412.64 : 23,464,242 = 9,268,606 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,003,412.64/23,464,242 = 9,268,606/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,003,412.64x = 23,464,242 × 9,268,606 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,003,412.64x = 217,480,814,186,652 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 217,480,814,186,652/17,003,412.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,790,421.48
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