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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,174.73, 43,704.59 and 15,143.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,174.73, 43,704.59 and 15,143.91 is: 22,686.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,174.73 : 43,704.59 = 15,143.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,174.73/43,704.59 = 15,143.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,174.73x = 43,704.59 × 15,143.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,174.73x = 661,858,301.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,858,301.83/29,174.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,686.01

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