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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,682.23, 40,960.94 and 16,253.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,682.23, 40,960.94 and 16,253.24 is: 22,429.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,682.23 : 40,960.94 = 16,253.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,682.23/40,960.94 = 16,253.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,682.23x = 40,960.94 × 16,253.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,682.23x = 665,747,702.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,747,702.37/29,682.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,429.17

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