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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,510.72, 32,266.08 and 7,659.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,510.72, 32,266.08 and 7,659.72 is: 11,489.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,510.72 : 32,266.08 = 7,659.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,510.72/32,266.08 = 7,659.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,510.72x = 32,266.08 × 7,659.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,510.72x = 247,149,138.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,149,138.30/21,510.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,489.58

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