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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,773.67, 65,643.99 and 14,183.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,773.67, 65,643.99 and 14,183.56 is: 21,269.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,773.67 : 65,643.99 = 14,183.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,773.67/65,643.99 = 14,183.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,773.67x = 65,643.99 × 14,183.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,773.67x = 931,065,470.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,065,470.80/43,773.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,269.99

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