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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,360.52, 29,477.44 and 12,413.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,360.52, 29,477.44 and 12,413.28 is: 17,130.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,360.52 : 29,477.44 = 12,413.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,360.52/29,477.44 = 12,413.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,360.52x = 29,477.44 × 12,413.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,360.52x = 365,911,716.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,911,716.40/21,360.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,130.28

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