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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,994.76, 83,993.76 and 14,441.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,994.76, 83,993.76 and 14,441.76 is: 21,663.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,994.76 : 83,993.76 = 14,441.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,994.76/83,993.76 = 14,441.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,994.76x = 83,993.76 × 14,441.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,994.76x = 1,213,017,723.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,017,723.42/55,994.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,663.06

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