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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,423.98, 21,598.22 and 11,597.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,423.98, 21,598.22 and 11,597.80 is: 17,366.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,423.98 : 21,598.22 = 11,597.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,423.98/21,598.22 = 11,597.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,423.98x = 21,598.22 × 11,597.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,423.98x = 250,491,835.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,491,835.92/14,423.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,366.35

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