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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,416.67, 29,560.98 and 12,465.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,416.67, 29,560.98 and 12,465.90 is: 17,206.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,416.67 : 29,560.98 = 12,465.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,416.67/29,560.98 = 12,465.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,416.67x = 29,560.98 × 12,465.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,416.67x = 368,504,220.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,504,220.58/21,416.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,206.42

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