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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,327.47, 29,422.38 and 12,369.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,327.47, 29,422.38 and 12,369.78 is: 17,064.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,327.47 : 29,422.38 = 12,369.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,327.47/29,422.38 = 12,369.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,327.47x = 29,422.38 × 12,369.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,327.47x = 363,948,367.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,948,367.68/21,327.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,064.77

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