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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,425.25, 21,637.88 and 3,481.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,425.25, 21,637.88 and 3,481.25 is: 5,221.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,425.25 : 21,637.88 = 3,481.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,425.25/21,637.88 = 3,481.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,425.25x = 21,637.88 × 3,481.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,425.25x = 75,326,852.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,326,852.34/14,425.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,221.88

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