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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,347.79, 29,458.22 and 12,394.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,347.79, 29,458.22 and 12,394.59 is: 17,103.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,347.79 : 29,458.22 = 12,394.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,347.79/29,458.22 = 12,394.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,347.79x = 29,458.22 × 12,394.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,347.79x = 365,122,497.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,122,497.06/21,347.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,103.53

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