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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,997.97, 41,402.51 and 17,250.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,997.97, 41,402.51 and 17,250.16 is: 23,808.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,997.97 : 41,402.51 = 17,250.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,997.97/41,402.51 = 17,250.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,997.97x = 41,402.51 × 17,250.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,997.97x = 714,199,921.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,199,921.90/29,997.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,808.28

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