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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,363.81, 21,543.28 and 3,973.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,363.81, 21,543.28 and 3,973.13 is: 5,959.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,363.81 : 21,543.28 = 3,973.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,363.81/21,543.28 = 3,973.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,363.81x = 21,543.28 × 3,973.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,363.81x = 85,594,252.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,594,252.07/14,363.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,959.02

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