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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,347.71, 29,459.36 and 12,394.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,347.71, 29,459.36 and 12,394.98 is: 17,104.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,347.71 : 29,459.36 = 12,394.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,347.71/29,459.36 = 12,394.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,347.71x = 29,459.36 × 12,394.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,347.71x = 365,148,209.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,148,209.00/21,347.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,104.80

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