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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,320.48, 29,413.86 and 12,366.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,320.48, 29,413.86 and 12,366.38 is: 17,060.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,320.48 : 29,413.86 = 12,366.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,320.48/29,413.86 = 12,366.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,320.48x = 29,413.86 × 12,366.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,320.48x = 363,742,970.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,742,970.03/21,320.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,060.73

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