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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,619,336.80, 26,429,005.20 and 15,771,759.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,619,336.80, 26,429,005.20 and 15,771,759.20 is: 23,657,638.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,619,336.80 : 26,429,005.20 = 15,771,759.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,619,336.80/26,429,005.20 = 15,771,759.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,619,336.80x = 26,429,005.20 × 15,771,759.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,619,336.80x = 416,831,905,909,947.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,831,905,909,947.81/17,619,336.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,657,638.80

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