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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,348.64, 29,458.85 and 12,394.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,348.64, 29,458.85 and 12,394.46 is: 17,103.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,348.64 : 29,458.85 = 12,394.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,348.64/29,458.85 = 12,394.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,348.64x = 29,458.85 × 12,394.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,348.64x = 365,126,549.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,126,549.65/21,348.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,103.03

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