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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,496,042.90, 26,244,064.35 and 12,394,209.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,496,042.90, 26,244,064.35 and 12,394,209.30 is: 18,591,313.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,496,042.90 : 26,244,064.35 = 12,394,209.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,496,042.90/26,244,064.35 = 12,394,209.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,496,042.90x = 26,244,064.35 × 12,394,209.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,496,042.90x = 325,274,426,436,568.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,274,426,436,568.50/17,496,042.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,591,313.95

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