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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,394.51, 40,564.73 and 15,966.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,394.51, 40,564.73 and 15,966.03 is: 22,033.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,394.51 : 40,564.73 = 15,966.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,394.51/40,564.73 = 15,966.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,394.51x = 40,564.73 × 15,966.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,394.51x = 647,657,659.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,657,659.98/29,394.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,033.29

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