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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,722.59, 44,611.62 and 15,693

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,722.59, 44,611.62 and 15,693 is: 23,554.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,722.59 : 44,611.62 = 15,693 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,722.59/44,611.62 = 15,693/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,722.59x = 44,611.62 × 15,693
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,722.59x = 700,090,152.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,090,152.66/29,722.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,554.14

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