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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,683.73, 40,963.42 and 16,254.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,683.73, 40,963.42 and 16,254.95 is: 22,431.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,683.73 : 40,963.42 = 16,254.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,683.73/40,963.42 = 16,254.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,683.73x = 40,963.42 × 16,254.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,683.73x = 665,858,159.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,858,159.43/29,683.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,431.75

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