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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,703, 22,054.50 and 3,759

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,703, 22,054.50 and 3,759 is: 5,638.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,703 : 22,054.50 = 3,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,703/22,054.50 = 3,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,703x = 22,054.50 × 3,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,703x = 82,902,865.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,902,865.50/14,703
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,638.50

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