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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,302.92, 29,391.06 and 12,916.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,302.92, 29,391.06 and 12,916.36 is: 17,820.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,302.92 : 29,391.06 = 12,916.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,302.92/29,391.06 = 12,916.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,302.92x = 29,391.06 × 12,916.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,302.92x = 379,625,511.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,625,511.74/21,302.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,820.35

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