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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,868.50, 22,311.39 and 6,660.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,868.50, 22,311.39 and 6,660.50 is: 9,994.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,868.50 : 22,311.39 = 6,660.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,868.50/22,311.39 = 6,660.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,868.50x = 22,311.39 × 6,660.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,868.50x = 148,605,013.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,605,013.10/14,868.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,994.62

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