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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,359, 29,473.76 and 12,405.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,359, 29,473.76 and 12,405.04 is: 17,117.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,359 : 29,473.76 = 12,405.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,359/29,473.76 = 12,405.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,359x = 29,473.76 × 12,405.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,359x = 365,623,171.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,623,171.75/21,359
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,117.99

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