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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,317.68, 29,418.66 and 12,365.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,317.68, 29,418.66 and 12,365.56 is: 17,064.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,317.68 : 29,418.66 = 12,365.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,317.68/29,418.66 = 12,365.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,317.68x = 29,418.66 × 12,365.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,317.68x = 363,778,205.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,778,205.35/21,317.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,064.62

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