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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,598.78, 21,898.19 and 4,068.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,598.78, 21,898.19 and 4,068.83 is: 6,103.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,598.78 : 21,898.19 = 4,068.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,598.78/21,898.19 = 4,068.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,598.78x = 21,898.19 × 4,068.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,598.78x = 89,099,882.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,099,882.58/14,598.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,103.24

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