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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,499, 21,748.50 and 3,555

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,499, 21,748.50 and 3,555 is: 5,332.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,499 : 21,748.50 = 3,555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,499/21,748.50 = 3,555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,499x = 21,748.50 × 3,555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,499x = 77,315,917.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,315,917.50/14,499
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,332.50

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