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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,468.67, 29,621.15 and 12,391.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,468.67, 29,621.15 and 12,391.81 is: 17,097.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,468.67 : 29,621.15 = 12,391.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,468.67/29,621.15 = 12,391.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,468.67x = 29,621.15 × 12,391.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,468.67x = 367,059,514.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,059,514.68/21,468.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,097.45

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