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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,868.14, 82,307.67 and 14,887.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,868.14, 82,307.67 and 14,887.74 is: 22,333.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,868.14 : 82,307.67 = 14,887.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,868.14/82,307.67 = 14,887.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,868.14x = 82,307.67 × 14,887.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,868.14x = 1,225,375,190.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,375,190.97/54,868.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,333.09

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