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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,849.76, 22,274.64 and 6,636

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,849.76, 22,274.64 and 6,636 is: 9,954

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,849.76 : 22,274.64 = 6,636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,849.76/22,274.64 = 6,636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,849.76x = 22,274.64 × 6,636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,849.76x = 147,814,511.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,814,511.04/14,849.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,954

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