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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,354.27, 29,469.32 and 12,398.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,354.27, 29,469.32 and 12,398.51 is: 17,110.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,354.27 : 29,469.32 = 12,398.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,354.27/29,469.32 = 12,398.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,354.27x = 29,469.32 × 12,398.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,354.27x = 365,375,449.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,375,449.37/21,354.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,110.18

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