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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,263.64, 29,344.86 and 12,309.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,263.64, 29,344.86 and 12,309.54 is: 16,987.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,263.64 : 29,344.86 = 12,309.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,263.64/29,344.86 = 12,309.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,263.64x = 29,344.86 × 12,309.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,263.64x = 361,221,727.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,221,727.96/21,263.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,987.77

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