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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,407.37, 29,552.09 and 12,451.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,407.37, 29,552.09 and 12,451.61 is: 17,188.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,407.37 : 29,552.09 = 12,451.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,407.37/29,552.09 = 12,451.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,407.37x = 29,552.09 × 12,451.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,407.37x = 367,970,889.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,970,889.35/21,407.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,188.98

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