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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,159.66, 21,261.42 and 7,598.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,159.66, 21,261.42 and 7,598.66 is: 11,409.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,159.66 : 21,261.42 = 7,598.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,159.66/21,261.42 = 7,598.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,159.66x = 21,261.42 × 7,598.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,159.66x = 161,558,301.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,558,301.70/14,159.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,409.76

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