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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,337.47, 29,445.66 and 12,390.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,337.47, 29,445.66 and 12,390.21 is: 17,098.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,337.47 : 29,445.66 = 12,390.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,337.47/29,445.66 = 12,390.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,337.47x = 29,445.66 × 12,390.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,337.47x = 364,837,910.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,837,910.99/21,337.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,098.46

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