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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,354.53, 29,469.15 and 12,407.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,354.53, 29,469.15 and 12,407.27 is: 17,121.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,354.53 : 29,469.15 = 12,407.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,354.53/29,469.15 = 12,407.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,354.53x = 29,469.15 × 12,407.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,354.53x = 365,631,553.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,631,553.37/21,354.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,121.97

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