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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,162.12, 21,247.50 and 7,241.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,162.12, 21,247.50 and 7,241.48 is: 10,864.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,162.12 : 21,247.50 = 7,241.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,162.12/21,247.50 = 7,241.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,162.12x = 21,247.50 × 7,241.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,162.12x = 153,863,346.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,863,346.30/14,162.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,864.43

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