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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,159.24, 21,238.62 and 4,925

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,159.24, 21,238.62 and 4,925 is: 7,387.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,159.24 : 21,238.62 = 4,925 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,159.24/21,238.62 = 4,925/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,159.24x = 21,238.62 × 4,925
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,159.24x = 104,600,203.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,600,203.50/14,159.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,387.42

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