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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,817, 32,725.50 and 5,401

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,817, 32,725.50 and 5,401 is: 8,101.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,817 : 32,725.50 = 5,401 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,817/32,725.50 = 5,401/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,817x = 32,725.50 × 5,401
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,817x = 176,750,425.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,750,425.50/21,817
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,101.50

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