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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,104.41, 21,152.35 and 4,241.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,104.41, 21,152.35 and 4,241.07 is: 6,360.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,104.41 : 21,152.35 = 4,241.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,104.41/21,152.35 = 4,241.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,104.41x = 21,152.35 × 4,241.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,104.41x = 89,708,597.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,708,597.01/14,104.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,360.32

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