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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,203.83, 21,279.77 and 11,983.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,203.83, 21,279.77 and 11,983.57 is: 17,953.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,203.83 : 21,279.77 = 11,983.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,203.83/21,279.77 = 11,983.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,203.83x = 21,279.77 × 11,983.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,203.83x = 255,007,613.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,007,613.38/14,203.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,953.44

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