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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,032.96, 21,051.36 and 6,241.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,032.96, 21,051.36 and 6,241.60 is: 9,363.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,032.96 : 21,051.36 = 6,241.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,032.96/21,051.36 = 6,241.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,032.96x = 21,051.36 × 6,241.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,032.96x = 131,394,168.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,394,168.58/14,032.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,363.25

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