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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,169.99, 40,253.66 and 16,423.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,169.99, 40,253.66 and 16,423.83 is: 22,664.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,169.99 : 40,253.66 = 16,423.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,169.99/40,253.66 = 16,423.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,169.99x = 40,253.66 × 16,423.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,169.99x = 661,119,186.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,119,186.60/29,169.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,664.36

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