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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,302.81, 29,397.98 and 12,355.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,302.81, 29,397.98 and 12,355.62 is: 17,050.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,302.81 : 29,397.98 = 12,355.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,302.81/29,397.98 = 12,355.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,302.81x = 29,397.98 × 12,355.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,302.81x = 363,230,300.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,230,300.54/21,302.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,050.81

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