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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,479, 21,718.50 and 3,535

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,479, 21,718.50 and 3,535 is: 5,302.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,479 : 21,718.50 = 3,535 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,479/21,718.50 = 3,535/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,479x = 21,718.50 × 3,535
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,479x = 76,774,897.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,774,897.50/14,479
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,302.50

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