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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,237.16, 43,792.56 and 15,357

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,237.16, 43,792.56 and 15,357 is: 23,002.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,237.16 : 43,792.56 = 15,357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,237.16/43,792.56 = 15,357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,237.16x = 43,792.56 × 15,357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,237.16x = 672,522,343.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,522,343.92/29,237.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,002.31

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