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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,644, 86,466 and 13,868

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,644, 86,466 and 13,868 is: 20,802

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,644 : 86,466 = 13,868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,644/86,466 = 13,868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,644x = 86,466 × 13,868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,644x = 1,199,110,488
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,110,488/57,644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,802

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