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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,326.59, 29,421.14 and 12,368.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,326.59, 29,421.14 and 12,368.88 is: 17,063.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,326.59 : 29,421.14 = 12,368.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,326.59/29,421.14 = 12,368.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,326.59x = 29,421.14 × 12,368.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,326.59x = 363,906,550.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,906,550.12/21,326.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,063.51

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