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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,311.82, 29,410.38 and 12,364.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,311.82, 29,410.38 and 12,364.62 is: 17,063.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,311.82 : 29,410.38 = 12,364.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,311.82/29,410.38 = 12,364.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,311.82x = 29,410.38 × 12,364.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,311.82x = 363,648,172.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,648,172.76/21,311.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,063.22

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