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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,411.72, 29,546.10 and 12,460.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,411.72, 29,546.10 and 12,460.41 is: 17,194.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,411.72 : 29,546.10 = 12,460.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,411.72/29,546.10 = 12,460.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,411.72x = 29,546.10 × 12,460.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,411.72x = 368,156,519.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,156,519.90/21,411.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,194.16

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