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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,408.48, 29,545.92 and 12,334.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,408.48, 29,545.92 and 12,334.14 is: 17,022.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,408.48 : 29,545.92 = 12,334.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,408.48/29,545.92 = 12,334.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,408.48x = 29,545.92 × 12,334.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,408.48x = 364,423,513.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,423,513.71/21,408.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,022.39

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