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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,531, 21,796.50 and 3,587

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,531, 21,796.50 and 3,587 is: 5,380.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,531 : 21,796.50 = 3,587 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,531/21,796.50 = 3,587/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,531x = 21,796.50 × 3,587
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,531x = 78,184,045.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,184,045.50/14,531
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,380.50

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