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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,397.84, 40,568.63 and 15,969.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,397.84, 40,568.63 and 15,969.52 is: 22,037.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,397.84 : 40,568.63 = 15,969.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,397.84/40,568.63 = 15,969.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,397.84x = 40,568.63 × 15,969.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,397.84x = 647,861,608.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,861,608.85/29,397.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,037.73

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