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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,272.67, 29,365.98 and 12,318.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,272.67, 29,365.98 and 12,318.39 is: 17,004.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,272.67 : 29,365.98 = 12,318.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,272.67/29,365.98 = 12,318.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,272.67x = 29,365.98 × 12,318.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,272.67x = 361,741,594.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,741,594.37/21,272.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,004.99

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