Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,495,236.08, 26,221,578 and 12,379,140
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 17,495,236.08, 26,221,578 and 12,379,140 is: 18,553,655.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,495,236.08 : 26,221,578 = 12,379,140 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,495,236.08/26,221,578 = 12,379,140/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,495,236.08x = 26,221,578 × 12,379,140 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,495,236.08x = 324,600,585,082,920 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 324,600,585,082,920/17,495,236.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,553,655.61
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