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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,169.12, 40,251.72 and 16,593

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,169.12, 40,251.72 and 16,593 is: 22,897.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,169.12 : 40,251.72 = 16,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,169.12/40,251.72 = 16,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,169.12x = 40,251.72 × 16,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,169.12x = 667,896,789.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,896,789.96/29,169.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,897.39

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