Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,382,056.80, 24,385,268 and 17,382,056.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 17,382,056.80, 24,385,268 and 17,382,056.80 is: 24,385,268
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,382,056.80 : 24,385,268 = 17,382,056.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,382,056.80/24,385,268 = 17,382,056.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,382,056.80x = 24,385,268 × 17,382,056.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,382,056.80x = 423,866,113,459,222.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 423,866,113,459,222.44/17,382,056.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,385,268
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