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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,341.16, 29,453.46 and 12,386.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,341.16, 29,453.46 and 12,386.74 is: 17,095.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,341.16 : 29,453.46 = 12,386.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,341.16/29,453.46 = 12,386.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,341.16x = 29,453.46 × 12,386.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,341.16x = 364,832,351.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,832,351.12/21,341.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,095.24

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