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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,161,471.62, 23,683,239.72 and 9,426,675.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,161,471.62, 23,683,239.72 and 9,426,675.96 is: 13,009,037.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,161,471.62 : 23,683,239.72 = 9,426,675.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,161,471.62/23,683,239.72 = 9,426,675.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,161,471.62x = 23,683,239.72 × 9,426,675.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,161,471.62x = 223,254,226,523,441.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,254,226,523,441.16/17,161,471.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,009,037.42

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