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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56,863, 85,294.50 and 15,310

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56,863, 85,294.50 and 15,310 is: 22,965

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56,863 : 85,294.50 = 15,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56,863/85,294.50 = 15,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56,863x = 85,294.50 × 15,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56,863x = 1,305,858,795
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,858,795/56,863
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,965

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