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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,371.58, 21,557.38 and 3,983.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,371.58, 21,557.38 and 3,983.34 is: 5,975.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,371.58 : 21,557.38 = 3,983.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,371.58/21,557.38 = 3,983.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,371.58x = 21,557.38 × 3,983.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,371.58x = 85,870,374.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,870,374.05/14,371.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,975.01

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