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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,258.64, 29,333.61 and 12,304.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,258.64, 29,333.61 and 12,304.39 is: 16,978.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,258.64 : 29,333.61 = 12,304.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,258.64/29,333.61 = 12,304.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,258.64x = 29,333.61 × 12,304.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,258.64x = 360,932,177.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,932,177.55/21,258.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,978.14

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