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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,512.86, 40,727.23 and 16,084.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,512.86, 40,727.23 and 16,084.23 is: 22,195.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,512.86 : 40,727.23 = 16,084.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,512.86/40,727.23 = 16,084.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,512.86x = 40,727.23 × 16,084.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,512.86x = 655,066,134.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,066,134.58/29,512.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,195.96

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