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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,575, 63,863.58 and 14,873

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,575, 63,863.58 and 14,873 is: 22,309.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,575 : 63,863.58 = 14,873 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,575/63,863.58 = 14,873/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,575x = 63,863.58 × 14,873
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,575x = 949,843,025.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,843,025.34/42,575
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,309.88

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