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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,898.70, 22,311.60 and 7,098.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,898.70, 22,311.60 and 7,098.40 is: 10,630.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,898.70 : 22,311.60 = 7,098.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,898.70/22,311.60 = 7,098.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,898.70x = 22,311.60 × 7,098.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,898.70x = 158,376,661.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,376,661.44/14,898.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,630.23

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