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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,366.84, 29,490 and 12,417.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,366.84, 29,490 and 12,417.12 is: 17,137.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,366.84 : 29,490 = 12,417.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,366.84/29,490 = 12,417.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,366.84x = 29,490 × 12,417.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,366.84x = 366,180,868.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,180,868.80/21,366.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,137.81

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