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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,095.26, 21,142.80 and 13,239.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,095.26, 21,142.80 and 13,239.90 is: 19,859.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,095.26 : 21,142.80 = 13,239.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,095.26/21,142.80 = 13,239.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,095.26x = 21,142.80 × 13,239.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,095.26x = 279,928,557.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,928,557.72/14,095.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,859.77

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