Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,468,338.96, 26,202,508.44 and 6,823,306
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 17,468,338.96, 26,202,508.44 and 6,823,306 is: 10,234,959
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,468,338.96 : 26,202,508.44 = 6,823,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,468,338.96/26,202,508.44 = 6,823,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,468,338.96x = 26,202,508.44 × 6,823,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,468,338.96x = 178,787,733,053,702.66 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 178,787,733,053,702.66/17,468,338.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,234,959
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