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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,467.67, 29,619.77 and 12,390.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,467.67, 29,619.77 and 12,390.81 is: 17,096.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,467.67 : 29,619.77 = 12,390.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,467.67/29,619.77 = 12,390.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,467.67x = 29,619.77 × 12,390.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,467.67x = 367,012,942.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,012,942.31/21,467.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,096.08

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