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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,436.45, 29,579.49 and 12,362.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,436.45, 29,579.49 and 12,362.15 is: 17,058.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,436.45 : 29,579.49 = 12,362.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,436.45/29,579.49 = 12,362.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,436.45x = 29,579.49 × 12,362.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,436.45x = 365,666,166.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,666,166.25/21,436.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,058.15

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