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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,223.92, 81,323.28 and 14,773.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,223.92, 81,323.28 and 14,773.14 is: 22,156.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,223.92 : 81,323.28 = 14,773.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,223.92/81,323.28 = 14,773.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,223.92x = 81,323.28 × 14,773.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,223.92x = 1,201,400,200.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,400,200.70/54,223.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,156.28

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