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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,986.50, 22,479.75 and 4,042.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,986.50, 22,479.75 and 4,042.50 is: 6,063.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,986.50 : 22,479.75 = 4,042.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,986.50/22,479.75 = 4,042.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,986.50x = 22,479.75 × 4,042.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,986.50x = 90,874,389.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,874,389.38/14,986.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,063.75

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