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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,501, 21,751.50 and 6,293

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,501, 21,751.50 and 6,293 is: 9,439.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,501 : 21,751.50 = 6,293 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,501/21,751.50 = 6,293/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,501x = 21,751.50 × 6,293
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,501x = 136,882,189.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,882,189.50/14,501
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,439.50

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