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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,395.02, 40,563.96 and 15,966

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,395.02, 40,563.96 and 15,966 is: 22,032.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,395.02 : 40,563.96 = 15,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,395.02/40,563.96 = 15,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,395.02x = 40,563.96 × 15,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,395.02x = 647,644,185.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,644,185.36/29,395.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,032.45

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