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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,996,985.65, 26,995,478.48 and 16,611,302.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,996,985.65, 26,995,478.48 and 16,611,302.45 is: 24,916,953.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,996,985.65 : 26,995,478.48 = 16,611,302.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,996,985.65/26,995,478.48 = 16,611,302.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,996,985.65x = 26,995,478.48 × 16,611,302.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,996,985.65x = 448,430,057,813,746.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,430,057,813,746.25/17,996,985.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,916,953.68

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