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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,709, 86,563.50 and 13,933

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,709, 86,563.50 and 13,933 is: 20,899.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,709 : 86,563.50 = 13,933 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,709/86,563.50 = 13,933/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,709x = 86,563.50 × 13,933
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,709x = 1,206,089,245.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,089,245.50/57,709
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,899.50

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