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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,996,955.40, 26,995,433.10 and 16,611,272.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,996,955.40, 26,995,433.10 and 16,611,272.20 is: 24,916,908.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,996,955.40 : 26,995,433.10 = 16,611,272.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,996,955.40/26,995,433.10 = 16,611,272.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,996,955.40x = 26,995,433.10 × 16,611,272.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,996,955.40x = 448,428,487,380,989.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,428,487,380,989.81/17,996,955.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,916,908.30

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