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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,637.36, 21,966.95 and 9,098.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,637.36, 21,966.95 and 9,098.79 is: 13,654.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,637.36 : 21,966.95 = 9,098.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,637.36/21,966.95 = 9,098.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,637.36x = 21,966.95 × 9,098.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,637.36x = 199,872,664.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,872,664.99/14,637.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,654.97

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