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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,278.26, 29,359.54 and 12,325.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,278.26, 29,359.54 and 12,325.23 is: 17,006.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,278.26 : 29,359.54 = 12,325.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,278.26/29,359.54 = 12,325.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,278.26x = 29,359.54 × 12,325.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,278.26x = 361,863,021.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,863,021.57/21,278.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,006.24

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