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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,317.09, 40,457.43 and 15,888

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,317.09, 40,457.43 and 15,888 is: 21,925.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,317.09 : 40,457.43 = 15,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,317.09/40,457.43 = 15,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,317.09x = 40,457.43 × 15,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,317.09x = 642,787,647.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,787,647.84/29,317.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,925.36

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