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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,298.82, 29,392.34 and 12,351.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,298.82, 29,392.34 and 12,351.52 is: 17,045.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,298.82 : 29,392.34 = 12,351.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,298.82/29,392.34 = 12,351.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,298.82x = 29,392.34 × 12,351.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,298.82x = 363,040,075.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,040,075.36/21,298.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,045.08

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