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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,153, 31,729.50 and 8,841

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,153, 31,729.50 and 8,841 is: 13,261.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,153 : 31,729.50 = 8,841 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,153/31,729.50 = 8,841/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,153x = 31,729.50 × 8,841
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,153x = 280,520,509.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,520,509.50/21,153
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,261.50

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