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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,007.24, 21,011.40 and 5,241.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,007.24, 21,011.40 and 5,241.24 is: 7,862.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,007.24 : 21,011.40 = 5,241.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,007.24/21,011.40 = 5,241.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,007.24x = 21,011.40 × 5,241.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,007.24x = 110,125,790.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,125,790.14/14,007.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,862.06

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