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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,893.99, 41,255.58 and 16,465.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,893.99, 41,255.58 and 16,465.24 is: 22,723.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,893.99 : 41,255.58 = 16,465.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,893.99/41,255.58 = 16,465.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,893.99x = 41,255.58 × 16,465.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,893.99x = 679,283,077.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,283,077.61/29,893.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,723.06

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