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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,392.84, 29,513.76 and 12,438.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,392.84, 29,513.76 and 12,438.80 is: 17,160.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,392.84 : 29,513.76 = 12,438.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,392.84/29,513.76 = 12,438.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,392.84x = 29,513.76 × 12,438.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,392.84x = 367,115,757.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,115,757.89/21,392.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,160.68

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