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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,758.32, 22,137.66 and 8,598

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,758.32, 22,137.66 and 8,598 is: 12,897.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,758.32 : 22,137.66 = 8,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,758.32/22,137.66 = 8,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,758.32x = 22,137.66 × 8,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,758.32x = 190,339,600.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,339,600.68/14,758.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,897.10

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