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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,325.46, 29,421.97 and 12,369.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,325.46, 29,421.97 and 12,369.69 is: 17,066.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,325.46 : 29,421.97 = 12,369.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,325.46/29,421.97 = 12,369.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,325.46x = 29,421.97 × 12,369.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,325.46x = 363,940,617.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,940,617.17/21,325.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,066.02

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