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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,320.69, 29,419.20 and 12,366.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,320.69, 29,419.20 and 12,366.34 is: 17,063.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,320.69 : 29,419.20 = 12,366.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,320.69/29,419.20 = 12,366.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,320.69x = 29,419.20 × 12,366.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,320.69x = 363,807,756.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,807,756.18/21,320.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,063.61

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