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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,697, 44,513.32 and 14,870.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,697, 44,513.32 and 14,870.16 is: 22,289.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,697 : 44,513.32 = 14,870.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,697/44,513.32 = 14,870.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,697x = 44,513.32 × 14,870.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,697x = 661,920,190.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,920,190.53/29,697
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,289.13

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