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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,355, 21,532.50 and 3,966.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,355, 21,532.50 and 3,966.75 is: 5,950.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,355 : 21,532.50 = 3,966.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,355/21,532.50 = 3,966.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,355x = 21,532.50 × 3,966.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,355x = 85,414,044.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,414,044.38/14,355
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,950.13

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