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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,309.14, 29,406.74 and 12,361.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,309.14, 29,406.74 and 12,361.97 is: 17,059.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,309.14 : 29,406.74 = 12,361.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,309.14/29,406.74 = 12,361.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,309.14x = 29,406.74 × 12,361.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,309.14x = 363,525,028.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,525,028.83/21,309.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,059.59

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