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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,833.67, 22,255.63 and 8,599.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,833.67, 22,255.63 and 8,599.10 is: 12,901.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,833.67 : 22,255.63 = 8,599.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,833.67/22,255.63 = 8,599.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,833.67x = 22,255.63 × 8,599.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,833.67x = 191,378,255.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,378,255.16/14,833.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,901.62

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