Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,680,874.40, 24,385,050 and 10,430,532
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 17,680,874.40, 24,385,050 and 10,430,532 is: 14,385,546.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,680,874.40 : 24,385,050 = 10,430,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,680,874.40/24,385,050 = 10,430,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,680,874.40x = 24,385,050 × 10,430,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,680,874.40x = 254,349,044,346,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,349,044,346,600/17,680,874.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,385,546.70
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