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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,711.50, 22,067.25 and 3,767.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,711.50, 22,067.25 and 3,767.50 is: 5,651.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,711.50 : 22,067.25 = 3,767.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,711.50/22,067.25 = 3,767.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,711.50x = 22,067.25 × 3,767.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,711.50x = 83,138,364.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,138,364.38/14,711.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,651.25

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