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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,473.56, 29,632.01 and 12,399.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,473.56, 29,632.01 and 12,399.29 is: 17,110.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,473.56 : 29,632.01 = 12,399.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,473.56/29,632.01 = 12,399.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,473.56x = 29,632.01 × 12,399.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,473.56x = 367,415,885.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,415,885.27/21,473.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,110.15

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