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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,178,695.69, 25,711,963.71 and 12,628,540.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,178,695.69, 25,711,963.71 and 12,628,540.13 is: 18,901,584.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,178,695.69 : 25,711,963.71 = 12,628,540.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,178,695.69/25,711,963.71 = 12,628,540.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,178,695.69x = 25,711,963.71 × 12,628,540.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,178,695.69x = 324,704,565,532,838.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,704,565,532,838.69/17,178,695.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,901,584.35

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