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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,139.73, 14,002.44 and 9,587.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,139.73, 14,002.44 and 9,587.51 is: 13,239.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,139.73 : 14,002.44 = 9,587.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,139.73/14,002.44 = 9,587.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,139.73x = 14,002.44 × 9,587.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,139.73x = 134,248,463.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,248,463.51/10,139.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,239.85

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