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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,996,963.90, 26,995,445.85 and 16,611,280.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,996,963.90, 26,995,445.85 and 16,611,280.70 is: 24,916,921.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,996,963.90 : 26,995,445.85 = 16,611,280.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,996,963.90/26,995,445.85 = 16,611,280.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,996,963.90x = 26,995,445.85 × 16,611,280.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,996,963.90x = 448,428,928,636,000.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,428,928,636,000.12/17,996,963.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,916,921.05

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