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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,320.42, 29,421.90 and 12,369.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,320.42, 29,421.90 and 12,369.46 is: 17,069.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,320.42 : 29,421.90 = 12,369.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,320.42/29,421.90 = 12,369.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,320.42x = 29,421.90 × 12,369.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,320.42x = 363,933,015.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,933,015.17/21,320.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,069.69

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