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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,394.76, 40,565.20 and 15,966.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,394.76, 40,565.20 and 15,966.04 is: 22,033.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,394.76 : 40,565.20 = 15,966.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,394.76/40,565.20 = 15,966.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,394.76x = 40,565.20 × 15,966.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,394.76x = 647,665,605.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,665,605.81/29,394.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,033.37

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