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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,660,882.88, 24,374,039.20 and 9,821,177.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,660,882.88, 24,374,039.20 and 9,821,177.28 is: 13,554,348.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,660,882.88 : 24,374,039.20 = 9,821,177.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,660,882.88/24,374,039.20 = 9,821,177.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,660,882.88x = 24,374,039.20 × 9,821,177.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,660,882.88x = 239,381,760,012,869.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,381,760,012,869.34/17,660,882.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,554,348.42

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