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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,598.12, 21,899.97 and 10,114.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,598.12, 21,899.97 and 10,114.17 is: 15,173.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,598.12 : 21,899.97 = 10,114.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,598.12/21,899.97 = 10,114.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,598.12x = 21,899.97 × 10,114.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,598.12x = 221,499,937.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,499,937.45/14,598.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,173.18

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