Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,521,082.56, 24,179,581.50 and 9,681,100
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 17,521,082.56, 24,179,581.50 and 9,681,100 is: 13,360,187.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,521,082.56 : 24,179,581.50 = 9,681,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,521,082.56/24,179,581.50 = 9,681,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,521,082.56x = 24,179,581.50 × 9,681,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,521,082.56x = 234,084,946,459,650 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 234,084,946,459,650/17,521,082.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,360,187.40
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