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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,323.95, 21,483.45 and 3,933.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,323.95, 21,483.45 and 3,933.27 is: 5,899.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,323.95 : 21,483.45 = 3,933.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,323.95/21,483.45 = 3,933.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,323.95x = 21,483.45 × 3,933.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,323.95x = 84,500,189.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,500,189.72/14,323.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,899.22

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