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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,312.82, 29,411.76 and 12,365.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,312.82, 29,411.76 and 12,365.62 is: 17,064.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,312.82 : 29,411.76 = 12,365.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,312.82/29,411.76 = 12,365.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,312.82x = 29,411.76 × 12,365.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,312.82x = 363,694,647.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,694,647.69/21,312.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,064.60

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