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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,980, 83,971.62 and 14,427

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,980, 83,971.62 and 14,427 is: 21,640.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,980 : 83,971.62 = 14,427 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,980/83,971.62 = 14,427/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,980x = 83,971.62 × 14,427
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,980x = 1,211,458,561.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,458,561.74/55,980
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,640.92

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