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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,443.50, 21,665.25 and 3,499.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,443.50, 21,665.25 and 3,499.50 is: 5,249.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,443.50 : 21,665.25 = 3,499.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,443.50/21,665.25 = 3,499.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,443.50x = 21,665.25 × 3,499.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,443.50x = 75,817,542.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,817,542.38/14,443.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,249.25

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