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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,103.44, 43,674.26 and 15,965

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,103.44, 43,674.26 and 15,965 is: 23,957.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,103.44 : 43,674.26 = 15,965 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,103.44/43,674.26 = 15,965/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,103.44x = 43,674.26 × 15,965
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,103.44x = 697,259,560.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,259,560.90/29,103.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,957.98

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