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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,217.95, 43,837.87 and 15,169.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,217.95, 43,837.87 and 15,169.21 is: 22,759.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,217.95 : 43,837.87 = 15,169.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,217.95/43,837.87 = 15,169.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,217.95x = 43,837.87 × 15,169.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,217.95x = 664,985,855.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,985,855.98/29,217.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,759.50

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