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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,569, 21,853.50 and 3,625

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,569, 21,853.50 and 3,625 is: 5,437.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,569 : 21,853.50 = 3,625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,569/21,853.50 = 3,625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,569x = 21,853.50 × 3,625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,569x = 79,218,937.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,218,937.50/14,569
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,437.50

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