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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,790.65, 22,173.98 and 10,098.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,790.65, 22,173.98 and 10,098.83 is: 15,140.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,790.65 : 22,173.98 = 10,098.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,790.65/22,173.98 = 10,098.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,790.65x = 22,173.98 × 10,098.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,790.65x = 223,931,259.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,931,259.38/14,790.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,140.06

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