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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,169.68, 43,752.41 and 11,397

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,169.68, 43,752.41 and 11,397 is: 17,094.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,169.68 : 43,752.41 = 11,397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,169.68/43,752.41 = 11,397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,169.68x = 43,752.41 × 11,397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,169.68x = 498,646,159.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,646,159.79/29,169.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,094.67

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