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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,865.76, 22,287.12 and 6,652

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,865.76, 22,287.12 and 6,652 is: 9,972.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,865.76 : 22,287.12 = 6,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,865.76/22,287.12 = 6,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,865.76x = 22,287.12 × 6,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,865.76x = 148,253,922.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,253,922.24/14,865.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,972.85

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