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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,483.13, 40,686.72 and 16,235.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,483.13, 40,686.72 and 16,235.13 is: 22,404.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,483.13 : 40,686.72 = 16,235.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,483.13/40,686.72 = 16,235.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,483.13x = 40,686.72 × 16,235.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,483.13x = 660,554,188.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,554,188.47/29,483.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,404.48

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