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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,222.92, 40,327.59 and 16,647.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,222.92, 40,327.59 and 16,647.67 is: 22,973.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,222.92 : 40,327.59 = 16,647.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,222.92/40,327.59 = 16,647.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,222.92x = 40,327.59 × 16,647.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,222.92x = 671,360,410.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,360,410.22/29,222.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,973.76

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