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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,364.62, 29,484.77 and 12,292.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,364.62, 29,484.77 and 12,292.76 is: 16,964.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,364.62 : 29,484.77 = 12,292.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,364.62/29,484.77 = 12,292.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,364.62x = 29,484.77 × 12,292.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,364.62x = 362,449,201.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,449,201.27/21,364.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,964.93

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