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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,549, 32,323.50 and 9,237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,549, 32,323.50 and 9,237 is: 13,855.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,549 : 32,323.50 = 9,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,549/32,323.50 = 9,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,549x = 32,323.50 × 9,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,549x = 298,572,169.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,572,169.50/21,549
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,855.50

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