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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,997.63, 41,395.92 and 16,567.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,997.63, 41,395.92 and 16,567.94 is: 22,863.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,997.63 : 41,395.92 = 16,567.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,997.63/41,395.92 = 16,567.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,997.63x = 41,395.92 × 16,567.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,997.63x = 685,844,911.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,844,911.83/29,997.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,863.30

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