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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,139.80, 18,209.70 and 10,714.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,139.80, 18,209.70 and 10,714.20 is: 16,071.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,139.80 : 18,209.70 = 10,714.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,139.80/18,209.70 = 10,714.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,139.80x = 18,209.70 × 10,714.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,139.80x = 195,102,367.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,102,367.74/12,139.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,071.30

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