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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,413.62, 21,598.54 and 10,698.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,413.62, 21,598.54 and 10,698.45 is: 16,031.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,413.62 : 21,598.54 = 10,698.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,413.62/21,598.54 = 10,698.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,413.62x = 21,598.54 × 10,698.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,413.62x = 231,070,900.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,070,900.26/14,413.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,031.43

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