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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,631.55, 21,952.47 and 7,241.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,631.55, 21,952.47 and 7,241.11 is: 10,864.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,631.55 : 21,952.47 = 7,241.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,631.55/21,952.47 = 7,241.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,631.55x = 21,952.47 × 7,241.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,631.55x = 158,960,140.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,960,140.28/14,631.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,864.21

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