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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,924, 83,886 and 14,371

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,924, 83,886 and 14,371 is: 21,556.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,924 : 83,886 = 14,371 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,924/83,886 = 14,371/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,924x = 83,886 × 14,371
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,924x = 1,205,525,706
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,525,706/55,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,556.50

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