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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,287.51, 29,376.74 and 12,340.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,287.51, 29,376.74 and 12,340.20 is: 17,029.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,287.51 : 29,376.74 = 12,340.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,287.51/29,376.74 = 12,340.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,287.51x = 29,376.74 × 12,340.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,287.51x = 362,514,987.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,514,987.96/21,287.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,029.47

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