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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,319.12, 29,425.56 and 12,934

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,319.12, 29,425.56 and 12,934 is: 17,852.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,319.12 : 29,425.56 = 12,934 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,319.12/29,425.56 = 12,934/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,319.12x = 29,425.56 × 12,934
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,319.12x = 380,590,193.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,590,193.04/21,319.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,852.06

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