Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,496,063.60, 24,437,802 and 17,496,063.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 17,496,063.60, 24,437,802 and 17,496,063.60 is: 24,437,802
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,496,063.60 : 24,437,802 = 17,496,063.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,496,063.60/24,437,802 = 17,496,063.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,496,063.60x = 24,437,802 × 17,496,063.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,496,063.60x = 427,565,338,036,207.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 427,565,338,036,207.25/17,496,063.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,437,802
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