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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,423.63, 40,604.75 and 15,994.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,423.63, 40,604.75 and 15,994.88 is: 22,073.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,423.63 : 40,604.75 = 15,994.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,423.63/40,604.75 = 15,994.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,423.63x = 40,604.75 × 15,994.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,423.63x = 649,468,103.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,468,103.68/29,423.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,073.01

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