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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,394.15, 40,563.76 and 15,965.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,394.15, 40,563.76 and 15,965.30 is: 22,032.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,394.15 : 40,563.76 = 15,965.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,394.15/40,563.76 = 15,965.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,394.15x = 40,563.76 × 15,965.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,394.15x = 647,612,597.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,612,597.53/29,394.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,032.02

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