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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,187.15, 43,710.51 and 16,669.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,187.15, 43,710.51 and 16,669.23 is: 24,963.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,187.15 : 43,710.51 = 16,669.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,187.15/43,710.51 = 16,669.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,187.15x = 43,710.51 × 16,669.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,187.15x = 728,620,544.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,620,544.61/29,187.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,963.74

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