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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,967.83, 41,355.57 and 16,539.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,967.83, 41,355.57 and 16,539.09 is: 22,823.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,967.83 : 41,355.57 = 16,539.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,967.83/41,355.57 = 16,539.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,967.83x = 41,355.57 × 16,539.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,967.83x = 683,983,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,983,556.25/29,967.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,823.93

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