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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,391.97, 29,524.56 and 12,444.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,391.97, 29,524.56 and 12,444.66 is: 17,175.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,391.97 : 29,524.56 = 12,444.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,391.97/29,524.56 = 12,444.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,391.97x = 29,524.56 × 12,444.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,391.97x = 367,423,110.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,423,110.85/21,391.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,175.75

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