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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,594.31, 21,898.62 and 9,046.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,594.31, 21,898.62 and 9,046.18 is: 13,573.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,594.31 : 21,898.62 = 9,046.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,594.31/21,898.62 = 9,046.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,594.31x = 21,898.62 × 9,046.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,594.31x = 198,098,885.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,098,885.64/14,594.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,573.71

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