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