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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,406.76, 29,541.54 and 12,909.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,406.76, 29,541.54 and 12,909.32 is: 17,814.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,406.76 : 29,541.54 = 12,909.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,406.76/29,541.54 = 12,909.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,406.76x = 29,541.54 × 12,909.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,406.76x = 381,361,193.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,361,193.15/21,406.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,814.99

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