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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,060.16, 21,092.40 and 4,824

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,060.16, 21,092.40 and 4,824 is: 7,236.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,060.16 : 21,092.40 = 4,824 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,060.16/21,092.40 = 4,824/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,060.16x = 21,092.40 × 4,824
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,060.16x = 101,749,737.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,749,737.60/14,060.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,236.74

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