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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,511.93, 21,767.92 and 3,982.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,511.93, 21,767.92 and 3,982.09 is: 5,973.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,511.93 : 21,767.92 = 3,982.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,511.93/21,767.92 = 3,982.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,511.93x = 21,767.92 × 3,982.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,511.93x = 86,681,816.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,681,816.55/14,511.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,973.14

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