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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,684.61, 40,963.20 and 16,253.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,684.61, 40,963.20 and 16,253.28 is: 22,428.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,684.61 : 40,963.20 = 16,253.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,684.61/40,963.20 = 16,253.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,684.61x = 40,963.20 × 16,253.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,684.61x = 665,786,359.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,786,359.30/29,684.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,428.67

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