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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,220.16, 43,797.34 and 14,397.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,220.16, 43,797.34 and 14,397.68 is: 21,580.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,220.16 : 43,797.34 = 14,397.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,220.16/43,797.34 = 14,397.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,220.16x = 43,797.34 × 14,397.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,220.16x = 630,580,086.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,580,086.17/29,220.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,580.31

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