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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,406.83, 29,547.37 and 12,456.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,406.83, 29,547.37 and 12,456.07 is: 17,192.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,406.83 : 29,547.37 = 12,456.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,406.83/29,547.37 = 12,456.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,406.83x = 29,547.37 × 12,456.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,406.83x = 368,044,124.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,044,124.61/21,406.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,192.84

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