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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,659, 83,493.36 and 14,106

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,659, 83,493.36 and 14,106 is: 21,160.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,659 : 83,493.36 = 14,106 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,659/83,493.36 = 14,106/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,659x = 83,493.36 × 14,106
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,659x = 1,177,757,336.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,757,336.16/55,659
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,160.23

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