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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,701.89, 22,053.14 and 11,598.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,701.89, 22,053.14 and 11,598.78 is: 17,398.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,701.89 : 22,053.14 = 11,598.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,701.89/22,053.14 = 11,598.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,701.89x = 22,053.14 × 11,598.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,701.89x = 255,789,519.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,789,519.17/14,701.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,398.41

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