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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,082.24, 21,126.24 and 4,848

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,082.24, 21,126.24 and 4,848 is: 7,272.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,082.24 : 21,126.24 = 4,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,082.24/21,126.24 = 4,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,082.24x = 21,126.24 × 4,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,082.24x = 102,420,011.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,420,011.52/14,082.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,272.99

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