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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,312.98, 29,411.33 and 12,359.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,312.98, 29,411.33 and 12,359.91 is: 17,056.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,312.98 : 29,411.33 = 12,359.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,312.98/29,411.33 = 12,359.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,312.98x = 29,411.33 × 12,359.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,312.98x = 363,521,391.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,521,391.78/21,312.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,056.34

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