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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,246,235.20, 25,869,352.80 and 16,406,427.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,246,235.20, 25,869,352.80 and 16,406,427.20 is: 24,609,640.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,246,235.20 : 25,869,352.80 = 16,406,427.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,246,235.20/25,869,352.80 = 16,406,427.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,246,235.20x = 25,869,352.80 × 16,406,427.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,246,235.20x = 424,423,653,424,316.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,423,653,424,316.12/17,246,235.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,609,640.80

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