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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,278.76, 29,364.55 and 12,326.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,278.76, 29,364.55 and 12,326.07 is: 17,009.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,278.76 : 29,364.55 = 12,326.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,278.76/29,364.55 = 12,326.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,278.76x = 29,364.55 × 12,326.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,278.76x = 361,949,498.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,949,498.82/21,278.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,009.90

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