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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,851.76, 41,196.09 and 16,423.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,851.76, 41,196.09 and 16,423.73 is: 22,665.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,851.76 : 41,196.09 = 16,423.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,851.76/41,196.09 = 16,423.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,851.76x = 41,196.09 × 16,423.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,851.76x = 676,593,253.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,593,253.24/29,851.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,665.11

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