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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,996.16, 41,394.32 and 16,568

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,996.16, 41,394.32 and 16,568 is: 22,863.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,996.16 : 41,394.32 = 16,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,996.16/41,394.32 = 16,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,996.16x = 41,394.32 × 16,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,996.16x = 685,821,093.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,821,093.76/29,996.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,863.63

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