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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,233.08, 21,349.62 and 3,844.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,233.08, 21,349.62 and 3,844.83 is: 5,767.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,233.08 : 21,349.62 = 3,844.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,233.08/21,349.62 = 3,844.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,233.08x = 21,349.62 × 3,844.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,233.08x = 82,085,645.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,085,645.05/14,233.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,767.24

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