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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56,322, 84,483 and 14,769

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56,322, 84,483 and 14,769 is: 22,153.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56,322 : 84,483 = 14,769 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56,322/84,483 = 14,769/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56,322x = 84,483 × 14,769
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56,322x = 1,247,729,427
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,729,427/56,322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,153.50

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