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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,727.60, 65,593.46 and 14,147.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,727.60, 65,593.46 and 14,147.76 is: 21,222.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,727.60 : 65,593.46 = 14,147.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,727.60/65,593.46 = 14,147.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,727.60x = 65,593.46 × 14,147.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,727.60x = 928,000,529.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,000,529.65/43,727.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,222.31

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