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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,607, 32,410.50 and 7,015

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,607, 32,410.50 and 7,015 is: 10,522.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,607 : 32,410.50 = 7,015 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,607/32,410.50 = 7,015/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,607x = 32,410.50 × 7,015
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,607x = 227,359,657.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,359,657.50/21,607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,522.50

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