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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,273.76, 21,406.80 and 3,883.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,273.76, 21,406.80 and 3,883.04 is: 5,823.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,273.76 : 21,406.80 = 3,883.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,273.76/21,406.80 = 3,883.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,273.76x = 21,406.80 × 3,883.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,273.76x = 83,123,460.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,123,460.67/14,273.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,823.52

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