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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,290.93, 29,381.48 and 12,343.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,290.93, 29,381.48 and 12,343.62 is: 17,034.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,290.93 : 29,381.48 = 12,343.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,290.93/29,381.48 = 12,343.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,290.93x = 29,381.48 × 12,343.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,290.93x = 362,673,762.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,673,762.44/21,290.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,034.19

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