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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,021.73, 43,474.26 and 15,141.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,021.73, 43,474.26 and 15,141.57 is: 22,681.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,021.73 : 43,474.26 = 15,141.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,021.73/43,474.26 = 15,141.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,021.73x = 43,474.26 × 15,141.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,021.73x = 658,268,550.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,268,550.99/29,021.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,681.92

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