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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,321.09, 29,422.71 and 12,369.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,321.09, 29,422.71 and 12,369.42 is: 17,069.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,321.09 : 29,422.71 = 12,369.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,321.09/29,422.71 = 12,369.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,321.09x = 29,422.71 × 12,369.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,321.09x = 363,941,857.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,941,857.53/21,321.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,069.57

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