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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,283.36, 29,369.76 and 12,330.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,283.36, 29,369.76 and 12,330.25 is: 17,015.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,283.36 : 29,369.76 = 12,330.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,283.36/29,369.76 = 12,330.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,283.36x = 29,369.76 × 12,330.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,283.36x = 362,136,483.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,136,483.24/21,283.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,015.01

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