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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,084.24, 43,639.32 and 15,230

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,084.24, 43,639.32 and 15,230 is: 22,851.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,084.24 : 43,639.32 = 15,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,084.24/43,639.32 = 15,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,084.24x = 43,639.32 × 15,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,084.24x = 664,626,843.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,626,843.60/29,084.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,851.79

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