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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,314.67, 29,414.51 and 12,362.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,314.67, 29,414.51 and 12,362.55 is: 17,060.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,314.67 : 29,414.51 = 12,362.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,314.67/29,414.51 = 12,362.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,314.67x = 29,414.51 × 12,362.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,314.67x = 363,638,350.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,638,350.60/21,314.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,060.47

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