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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,817, 22,225.50 and 3,873

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,817, 22,225.50 and 3,873 is: 5,809.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,817 : 22,225.50 = 3,873 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,817/22,225.50 = 3,873/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,817x = 22,225.50 × 3,873
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,817x = 86,079,361.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,079,361.50/14,817
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,809.50

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