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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,360.22, 29,475.08 and 12,407.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,360.22, 29,475.08 and 12,407.48 is: 17,121.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,360.22 : 29,475.08 = 12,407.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,360.22/29,475.08 = 12,407.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,360.22x = 29,475.08 × 12,407.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,360.22x = 365,711,465.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,711,465.60/21,360.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,121.15

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