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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,823.87, 41,158.08 and 16,396.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,823.87, 41,158.08 and 16,396.23 is: 22,627.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,823.87 : 41,158.08 = 16,396.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,823.87/41,158.08 = 16,396.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,823.87x = 41,158.08 × 16,396.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,823.87x = 674,837,346.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,837,346.04/29,823.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,627.42

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