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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,707, 22,060.50 and 3,763

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,707, 22,060.50 and 3,763 is: 5,644.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,707 : 22,060.50 = 3,763 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,707/22,060.50 = 3,763/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,707x = 22,060.50 × 3,763
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,707x = 83,013,661.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,013,661.50/14,707
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,644.50

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