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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,198.25, 40,293.63 and 16,623

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,198.25, 40,293.63 and 16,623 is: 22,939.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,198.25 : 40,293.63 = 16,623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,198.25/40,293.63 = 16,623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,198.25x = 40,293.63 × 16,623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,198.25x = 669,801,011.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,801,011.49/29,198.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,939.77

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