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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,714,273.20, 26,571,409.80 and 8,756,321.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,714,273.20, 26,571,409.80 and 8,756,321.20 is: 13,134,481.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,714,273.20 : 26,571,409.80 = 8,756,321.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,714,273.20/26,571,409.80 = 8,756,321.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,714,273.20x = 26,571,409.80 × 8,756,321.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,714,273.20x = 232,667,798,945,627.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,667,798,945,627.75/17,714,273.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,134,481.80

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