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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,525, 63,816.66 and 14,823

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,525, 63,816.66 and 14,823 is: 22,244.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,525 : 63,816.66 = 14,823 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,525/63,816.66 = 14,823/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,525x = 63,816.66 × 14,823
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,525x = 945,954,351.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,954,351.18/42,525
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,244.66

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