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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,998.15, 41,399.71 and 17,255.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,998.15, 41,399.71 and 17,255.23 is: 23,813.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,998.15 : 41,399.71 = 17,255.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,998.15/41,399.71 = 17,255.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,998.15x = 41,399.71 × 17,255.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,998.15x = 714,361,371.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,361,371.35/29,998.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,813.52

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