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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,263.94, 29,348.46 and 12,313.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,263.94, 29,348.46 and 12,313.44 is: 16,994.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,263.94 : 29,348.46 = 12,313.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,263.94/29,348.46 = 12,313.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,263.94x = 29,348.46 × 12,313.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,263.94x = 361,380,501.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,380,501.30/21,263.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,994.99

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