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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,338.05, 29,441.79 and 12,380.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,338.05, 29,441.79 and 12,380.36 is: 17,082.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,338.05 : 29,441.79 = 12,380.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,338.05/29,441.79 = 12,380.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,338.05x = 29,441.79 × 12,380.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,338.05x = 364,499,959.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,499,959.24/21,338.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,082.16

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