Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,608,891.60, 24,697,238 and 17,608,891.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 17,608,891.60, 24,697,238 and 17,608,891.60 is: 24,697,238
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,608,891.60 : 24,697,238 = 17,608,891.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,608,891.60/24,697,238 = 17,608,891.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,608,891.60x = 24,697,238 × 17,608,891.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,608,891.60x = 434,890,986,761,400.81 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 434,890,986,761,400.81/17,608,891.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,697,238
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