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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,714.21, 41,005.91 and 16,285.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,714.21, 41,005.91 and 16,285.16 is: 22,473.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,714.21 : 41,005.91 = 16,285.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,714.21/41,005.91 = 16,285.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,714.21x = 41,005.91 × 16,285.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,714.21x = 667,787,948.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,787,948.52/29,714.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,473.69

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