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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,385, 71,077.50 and 14,553

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,385, 71,077.50 and 14,553 is: 21,829.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,385 : 71,077.50 = 14,553 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,385/71,077.50 = 14,553/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,385x = 71,077.50 × 14,553
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,385x = 1,034,390,857.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,390,857.50/47,385
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,829.50

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