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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,268.76, 29,347.56 and 12,317.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,268.76, 29,347.56 and 12,317.12 is: 16,995.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,268.76 : 29,347.56 = 12,317.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,268.76/29,347.56 = 12,317.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,268.76x = 29,347.56 × 12,317.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,268.76x = 361,477,418.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,477,418.23/21,268.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,995.70

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