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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,598.78, 21,883.59 and 7,192.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,598.78, 21,883.59 and 7,192.14 is: 10,781.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,598.78 : 21,883.59 = 7,192.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,598.78/21,883.59 = 7,192.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,598.78x = 21,883.59 × 7,192.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,598.78x = 157,389,842.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,389,842.98/14,598.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,781.03

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