Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,386,466.80, 24,391,442 and 17,386,466.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 17,386,466.80, 24,391,442 and 17,386,466.80 is: 24,391,442
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,386,466.80 : 24,391,442 = 17,386,466.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,386,466.80/24,391,442 = 17,386,466.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,386,466.80x = 24,391,442 × 17,386,466.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,386,466.80x = 424,080,996,537,125.62 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 424,080,996,537,125.62/17,386,466.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,391,442
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