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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,861.76, 22,298.56 and 6,648

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,861.76, 22,298.56 and 6,648 is: 9,974.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,861.76 : 22,298.56 = 6,648 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,861.76/22,298.56 = 6,648/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,861.76x = 22,298.56 × 6,648
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,861.76x = 148,240,826.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,240,826.88/14,861.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,974.65

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