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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,347.33, 29,460.02 and 12,394.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,347.33, 29,460.02 and 12,394.28 is: 17,104.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,347.33 : 29,460.02 = 12,394.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,347.33/29,460.02 = 12,394.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,347.33x = 29,460.02 × 12,394.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,347.33x = 365,135,748.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,135,748.36/21,347.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,104.52

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