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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,663.08, 83,493.54 and 14,109

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,663.08, 83,493.54 and 14,109 is: 21,163.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,663.08 : 83,493.54 = 14,109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,663.08/83,493.54 = 14,109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,663.08x = 83,493.54 × 14,109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,663.08x = 1,178,010,355.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,010,355.86/55,663.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,163.23

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