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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,473,973.80, 26,210,960.70 and 12,372,140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,473,973.80, 26,210,960.70 and 12,372,140.20 is: 18,558,210.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,473,973.80 : 26,210,960.70 = 12,372,140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,473,973.80/26,210,960.70 = 12,372,140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,473,973.80x = 26,210,960.70 × 12,372,140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,473,973.80x = 324,285,680,557,090.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,285,680,557,090.12/17,473,973.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,558,210.30

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