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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,292.43, 29,377.05 and 12,338.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,292.43, 29,377.05 and 12,338.21 is: 17,022.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,292.43 : 29,377.05 = 12,338.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,292.43/29,377.05 = 12,338.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,292.43x = 29,377.05 × 12,338.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,292.43x = 362,460,065.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,460,065.20/21,292.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,022.95

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