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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,275.36, 29,361.28 and 12,325.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,275.36, 29,361.28 and 12,325.68 is: 17,010.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,275.36 : 29,361.28 = 12,325.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,275.36/29,361.28 = 12,325.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,275.36x = 29,361.28 × 12,325.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,275.36x = 361,897,741.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,897,741.67/21,275.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,010.18

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