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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,313.44, 21,467.73 and 3,783.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,313.44, 21,467.73 and 3,783.58 is: 5,674.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,313.44 : 21,467.73 = 3,783.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,313.44/21,467.73 = 3,783.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,313.44x = 21,467.73 × 3,783.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,313.44x = 81,224,834.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,224,834.39/14,313.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,674.72

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