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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,872,001.80, 26,808,002.70 and 12,833,153.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,872,001.80, 26,808,002.70 and 12,833,153.80 is: 19,249,730.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,872,001.80 : 26,808,002.70 = 12,833,153.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,872,001.80/26,808,002.70 = 12,833,153.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,872,001.80x = 26,808,002.70 × 12,833,153.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,872,001.80x = 344,031,221,719,915.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,031,221,719,915.25/17,872,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,249,730.70

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