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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,997.68, 41,396.81 and 16,569.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,997.68, 41,396.81 and 16,569.81 is: 22,866.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,997.68 : 41,396.81 = 16,569.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,997.68/41,396.81 = 16,569.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,997.68x = 41,396.81 × 16,569.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,997.68x = 685,937,193.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,937,193.46/29,997.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,866.35

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