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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,325.55, 29,419.74 and 12,367.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,325.55, 29,419.74 and 12,367.86 is: 17,062.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,325.55 : 29,419.74 = 12,367.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,325.55/29,419.74 = 12,367.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,325.55x = 29,419.74 × 12,367.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,325.55x = 363,859,225.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,859,225.56/21,325.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,062.13

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