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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,350.76, 29,464.44 and 12,395

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,350.76, 29,464.44 and 12,395 is: 17,105.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,350.76 : 29,464.44 = 12,395 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,350.76/29,464.44 = 12,395/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,350.76x = 29,464.44 × 12,395
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,350.76x = 365,211,733.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,211,733.80/21,350.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,105.33

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