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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,821.88, 41,154.20 and 16,394

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,821.88, 41,154.20 and 16,394 is: 22,623.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,821.88 : 41,154.20 = 16,394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,821.88/41,154.20 = 16,394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,821.88x = 41,154.20 × 16,394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,821.88x = 674,681,954.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,681,954.80/29,821.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,623.72

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