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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,253, 43,886.66 and 9,531.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,253, 43,886.66 and 9,531.66 is: 14,299.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,253 : 43,886.66 = 9,531.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,253/43,886.66 = 9,531.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,253x = 43,886.66 × 9,531.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,253x = 418,312,721.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,312,721.66/29,253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,299.82

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