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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,309.12, 29,406.20 and 12,357.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,309.12, 29,406.20 and 12,357.46 is: 17,053.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,309.12 : 29,406.20 = 12,357.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,309.12/29,406.20 = 12,357.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,309.12x = 29,406.20 × 12,357.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,309.12x = 363,385,940.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,385,940.25/21,309.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,053.07

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