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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,270, 29,352.60 and 12,438

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,270, 29,352.60 and 12,438 is: 17,164.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,270 : 29,352.60 = 12,438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,270/29,352.60 = 12,438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,270x = 29,352.60 × 12,438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,270x = 365,087,638.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,087,638.80/21,270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,164.44

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