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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,023.61, 43,477.07 and 15,143.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,023.61, 43,477.07 and 15,143.45 is: 22,684.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,023.61 : 43,477.07 = 15,143.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,023.61/43,477.07 = 15,143.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,023.61x = 43,477.07 × 15,143.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,023.61x = 658,392,542.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,392,542.59/29,023.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,684.73

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