Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,709,255.56, 34,098,714 and 13,545,729
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 24,709,255.56, 34,098,714 and 13,545,729 is: 18,693,073.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,709,255.56 : 34,098,714 = 13,545,729 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,709,255.56/34,098,714 = 13,545,729/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,709,255.56x = 34,098,714 × 13,545,729 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,709,255.56x = 461,891,939,092,506 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 461,891,939,092,506/24,709,255.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,693,073.86
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