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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,807.80, 83,711.70 and 14,254.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,807.80, 83,711.70 and 14,254.80 is: 21,382.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,807.80 : 83,711.70 = 14,254.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,807.80/83,711.70 = 14,254.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,807.80x = 83,711.70 × 14,254.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,807.80x = 1,193,293,541.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,293,541.16/55,807.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,382.20

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