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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,287.84, 29,374.98 and 12,338.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,287.84, 29,374.98 and 12,338.15 is: 17,025.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,287.84 : 29,374.98 = 12,338.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,287.84/29,374.98 = 12,338.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,287.84x = 29,374.98 × 12,338.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,287.84x = 362,432,909.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,432,909.49/21,287.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,025.35

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