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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,310.82, 29,409 and 12,363.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,310.82, 29,409 and 12,363.62 is: 17,061.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,310.82 : 29,409 = 12,363.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,310.82/29,409 = 12,363.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,310.82x = 29,409 × 12,363.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,310.82x = 363,601,700.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,601,700.58/21,310.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,061.84

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