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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,177.01, 40,263.74 and 16,430.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,177.01, 40,263.74 and 16,430.15 is: 22,673.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,177.01 : 40,263.74 = 16,430.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,177.01/40,263.74 = 16,430.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,177.01x = 40,263.74 × 16,430.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,177.01x = 661,539,004.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,539,004.29/29,177.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,673.30

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