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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,769, 22,153.50 and 3,825

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,769, 22,153.50 and 3,825 is: 5,737.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,769 : 22,153.50 = 3,825 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,769/22,153.50 = 3,825/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,769x = 22,153.50 × 3,825
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,769x = 84,737,137.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,737,137.50/14,769
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,737.50

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