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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,697.93, 40,983.15 and 16,269.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,697.93, 40,983.15 and 16,269.67 is: 22,452.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,697.93 : 40,983.15 = 16,269.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,697.93/40,983.15 = 16,269.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,697.93x = 40,983.15 × 16,269.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,697.93x = 666,782,326.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,782,326.06/29,697.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,452.15

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