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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,996.69, 41,391.88 and 16,567.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,996.69, 41,391.88 and 16,567.13 is: 22,860.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,996.69 : 41,391.88 = 16,567.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,996.69/41,391.88 = 16,567.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,996.69x = 41,391.88 × 16,567.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,996.69x = 685,744,718.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,744,718.97/29,996.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,860.68

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