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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56,009.24, 84,013.88 and 14,453

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56,009.24, 84,013.88 and 14,453 is: 21,679.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56,009.24 : 84,013.88 = 14,453 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56,009.24/84,013.88 = 14,453/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56,009.24x = 84,013.88 × 14,453
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56,009.24x = 1,214,252,607.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,252,607.64/56,009.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,679.51

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