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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,954.23, 65,940.59 and 14,369.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,954.23, 65,940.59 and 14,369.73 is: 21,557.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,954.23 : 65,940.59 = 14,369.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,954.23/65,940.59 = 14,369.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,954.23x = 65,940.59 × 14,369.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,954.23x = 947,548,402.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,548,402.49/43,954.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,557.62

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