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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,384.13, 40,550.97 and 15,956.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,384.13, 40,550.97 and 15,956.25 is: 22,020.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,384.13 : 40,550.97 = 15,956.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,384.13/40,550.97 = 15,956.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,384.13x = 40,550.97 × 15,956.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,384.13x = 647,041,415.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,041,415.06/29,384.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,020.10

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