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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,410.50, 21,615.75 and 3,466.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,410.50, 21,615.75 and 3,466.50 is: 5,199.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,410.50 : 21,615.75 = 3,466.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,410.50/21,615.75 = 3,466.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,410.50x = 21,615.75 × 3,466.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,410.50x = 74,930,997.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,930,997.38/14,410.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,199.75

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