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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,741,292.70, 26,611,939.05 and 15,949,702.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,741,292.70, 26,611,939.05 and 15,949,702.30 is: 23,924,553.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,741,292.70 : 26,611,939.05 = 15,949,702.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,741,292.70/26,611,939.05 = 15,949,702.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,741,292.70x = 26,611,939.05 × 15,949,702.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,741,292.70x = 424,452,505,473,244.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,452,505,473,244.88/17,741,292.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,924,553.45

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