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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,577,231.78, 24,256,773.90 and 9,736,864.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,577,231.78, 24,256,773.90 and 9,736,864.12 is: 13,436,979.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,577,231.78 : 24,256,773.90 = 9,736,864.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,577,231.78/24,256,773.90 = 9,736,864.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,577,231.78x = 24,256,773.90 × 9,736,864.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,577,231.78x = 236,184,911,453,862.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,184,911,453,862.44/17,577,231.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,436,979.98

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