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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,497, 21,745.50 and 3,553

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,497, 21,745.50 and 3,553 is: 5,329.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,497 : 21,745.50 = 3,553 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,497/21,745.50 = 3,553/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,497x = 21,745.50 × 3,553
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,497x = 77,261,761.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,261,761.50/14,497
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,329.50

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