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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,453.30, 21,680.39 and 3,923.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,453.30, 21,680.39 and 3,923.30 is: 5,885.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,453.30 : 21,680.39 = 3,923.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,453.30/21,680.39 = 3,923.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,453.30x = 21,680.39 × 3,923.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,453.30x = 85,058,575.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,058,575.49/14,453.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,885.06

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