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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,922.72, 19,238.79 and 10,139.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,922.72, 19,238.79 and 10,139.30 is: 14,010.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,922.72 : 19,238.79 = 10,139.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,922.72/19,238.79 = 10,139.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,922.72x = 19,238.79 × 10,139.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,922.72x = 195,067,863.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,067,863.45/13,922.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,010.76

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