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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,893.53, 41,253.81 and 16,465.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,893.53, 41,253.81 and 16,465.23 is: 22,722.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,893.53 : 41,253.81 = 16,465.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,893.53/41,253.81 = 16,465.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,893.53x = 41,253.81 × 16,465.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,893.53x = 679,253,470.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,253,470.03/29,893.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,722.42

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