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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,363.04, 21,543.96 and 3,974.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,363.04, 21,543.96 and 3,974.52 is: 5,961.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,363.04 : 21,543.96 = 3,974.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,363.04/21,543.96 = 3,974.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,363.04x = 21,543.96 × 3,974.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,363.04x = 85,626,899.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,626,899.90/14,363.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,961.61

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