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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,498.04, 17,221.38 and 9,998.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,498.04, 17,221.38 and 9,998.04 is: 14,974.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,498.04 : 17,221.38 = 9,998.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,498.04/17,221.38 = 9,998.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,498.04x = 17,221.38 × 9,998.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,498.04x = 172,180,046.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,180,046.10/11,498.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,974.73

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