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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,983.26, 22,477.96 and 6,098.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,983.26, 22,477.96 and 6,098.58 is: 9,149.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,983.26 : 22,477.96 = 6,098.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,983.26/22,477.96 = 6,098.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,983.26x = 22,477.96 × 6,098.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,983.26x = 137,083,637.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,083,637.30/14,983.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,149.12

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