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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,175.24, 21,262.62 and 4,941

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,175.24, 21,262.62 and 4,941 is: 7,411.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,175.24 : 21,262.62 = 4,941 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,175.24/21,262.62 = 4,941/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,175.24x = 21,262.62 × 4,941
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,175.24x = 105,058,605.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,058,605.42/14,175.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,411.42

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