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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,519.39, 21,792.44 and 8,983.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,519.39, 21,792.44 and 8,983.53 is: 13,483.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,519.39 : 21,792.44 = 8,983.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,519.39/21,792.44 = 8,983.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,519.39x = 21,792.44 × 8,983.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,519.39x = 195,772,993.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,772,993.60/14,519.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,483.56

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