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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56,246, 84,369.82 and 14,693

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56,246, 84,369.82 and 14,693 is: 22,039.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56,246 : 84,369.82 = 14,693 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56,246/84,369.82 = 14,693/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56,246x = 84,369.82 × 14,693
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56,246x = 1,239,645,765.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,645,765.26/56,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,039.71

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