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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,512.98, 21,769.44 and 3,983.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,512.98, 21,769.44 and 3,983.04 is: 5,974.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,512.98 : 21,769.44 = 3,983.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,512.98/21,769.44 = 3,983.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,512.98x = 21,769.44 × 3,983.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,512.98x = 86,708,550.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,708,550.30/14,512.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,974.55

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