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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,699, 32,548.50 and 5,283

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,699, 32,548.50 and 5,283 is: 7,924.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,699 : 32,548.50 = 5,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,699/32,548.50 = 5,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,699x = 32,548.50 × 5,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,699x = 171,953,725.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,953,725.50/21,699
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,924.50

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