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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,814.84, 41,143.61 and 16,386.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,814.84, 41,143.61 and 16,386.07 is: 22,612.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,814.84 : 41,143.61 = 16,386.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,814.84/41,143.61 = 16,386.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,814.84x = 41,143.61 × 16,386.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,814.84x = 674,182,073.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,182,073.51/29,814.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,612.30

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