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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,319.44, 29,419.56 and 12,366.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,319.44, 29,419.56 and 12,366.24 is: 17,064.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,319.44 : 29,419.56 = 12,366.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,319.44/29,419.56 = 12,366.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,319.44x = 29,419.56 × 12,366.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,319.44x = 363,809,339.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,809,339.65/21,319.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,064.68

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