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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,237.67, 43,863.44 and 9,516.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,237.67, 43,863.44 and 9,516.23 is: 14,276.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,237.67 : 43,863.44 = 9,516.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,237.67/43,863.44 = 9,516.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,237.67x = 43,863.44 × 9,516.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,237.67x = 417,414,316.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,414,316.73/29,237.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,276.59

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