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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,519, 32,279.72 and 7,668

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,519, 32,279.72 and 7,668 is: 11,502.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,519 : 32,279.72 = 7,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,519/32,279.72 = 7,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,519x = 32,279.72 × 7,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,519x = 247,520,854.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,520,854.62/21,519
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,502.43

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