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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,284, 43,948.57 and 15,247.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,284, 43,948.57 and 15,247.56 is: 22,883.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,284 : 43,948.57 = 15,247.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,284/43,948.57 = 15,247.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,284x = 43,948.57 × 15,247.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,284x = 670,108,457.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,108,457.99/29,284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,883.09

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