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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,423.54, 40,602.83 and 15,994.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,423.54, 40,602.83 and 15,994.73 is: 22,071.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,423.54 : 40,602.83 = 15,994.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,423.54/40,602.83 = 15,994.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,423.54x = 40,602.83 × 15,994.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,423.54x = 649,431,020.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,431,020.10/29,423.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,071.82

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