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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,670, 22,005 and 6,462

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,670, 22,005 and 6,462 is: 9,693

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,670 : 22,005 = 6,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,670/22,005 = 6,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,670x = 22,005 × 6,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,670x = 142,196,310
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,196,310/14,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,693

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