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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,316.16, 82,975.20 and 13,763.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,316.16, 82,975.20 and 13,763.28 is: 20,645.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,316.16 : 82,975.20 = 13,763.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,316.16/82,975.20 = 13,763.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,316.16x = 82,975.20 × 13,763.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,316.16x = 1,142,010,910.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,010,910.66/55,316.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,645.16

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