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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,291.63, 29,382.44 and 12,344.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,291.63, 29,382.44 and 12,344.33 is: 17,035.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,291.63 : 29,382.44 = 12,344.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,291.63/29,382.44 = 12,344.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,291.63x = 29,382.44 × 12,344.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,291.63x = 362,706,326.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,706,326.93/21,291.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,035.16

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