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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,423.68, 40,604.94 and 15,994.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,423.68, 40,604.94 and 15,994.94 is: 22,073.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,423.68 : 40,604.94 = 15,994.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,423.68/40,604.94 = 15,994.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,423.68x = 40,604.94 × 15,994.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,423.68x = 649,473,375.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,473,375.98/29,423.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,073.15

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