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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,477, 87,715.50 and 14,701

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,477, 87,715.50 and 14,701 is: 22,051.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,477 : 87,715.50 = 14,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,477/87,715.50 = 14,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,477x = 87,715.50 × 14,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,477x = 1,289,505,565.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,505,565.50/58,477
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,051.50

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