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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,350.39, 29,473.47 and 12,396.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,350.39, 29,473.47 and 12,396.11 is: 17,112.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,350.39 : 29,473.47 = 12,396.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,350.39/29,473.47 = 12,396.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,350.39x = 29,473.47 × 12,396.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,350.39x = 365,356,228.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,356,228.83/21,350.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,112.40

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