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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,941.88, 19,264.72 and 10,371.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,941.88, 19,264.72 and 10,371.24 is: 14,330.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,941.88 : 19,264.72 = 10,371.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,941.88/19,264.72 = 10,371.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,941.88x = 19,264.72 × 10,371.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,941.88x = 199,799,034.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,799,034.65/13,941.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,330.85

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