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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,197.62, 40,293 and 16,623.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,197.62, 40,293 and 16,623.18 is: 22,940.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,197.62 : 40,293 = 16,623.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,197.62/40,293 = 16,623.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,197.62x = 40,293 × 16,623.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,197.62x = 669,797,791.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,797,791.74/29,197.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,940.15

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