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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,217.71, 43,837.49 and 15,168.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,217.71, 43,837.49 and 15,168.96 is: 22,759.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,217.71 : 43,837.49 = 15,168.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,217.71/43,837.49 = 15,168.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,217.71x = 43,837.49 × 15,168.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,217.71x = 664,969,170.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,969,170.23/29,217.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,759.12

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