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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,158.24, 21,237.12 and 4,924

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,158.24, 21,237.12 and 4,924 is: 7,385.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,158.24 : 21,237.12 = 4,924 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,158.24/21,237.12 = 4,924/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,158.24x = 21,237.12 × 4,924
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,158.24x = 104,571,578.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,571,578.88/14,158.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,385.92

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