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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,314.35, 29,406.09 and 12,356.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,314.35, 29,406.09 and 12,356.92 is: 17,048.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,314.35 : 29,406.09 = 12,356.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,314.35/29,406.09 = 12,356.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,314.35x = 29,406.09 × 12,356.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,314.35x = 363,368,701.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,368,701.64/21,314.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,048.08

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