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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,598.22, 20,154.47 and 9,498.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,598.22, 20,154.47 and 9,498.58 is: 13,113.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,598.22 : 20,154.47 = 9,498.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,598.22/20,154.47 = 9,498.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,598.22x = 20,154.47 × 9,498.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,598.22x = 191,438,845.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,438,845.65/14,598.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,113.85

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