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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,878.26, 22,317.39 and 6,664.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,878.26, 22,317.39 and 6,664.50 is: 9,996.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,878.26 : 22,317.39 = 6,664.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,878.26/22,317.39 = 6,664.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,878.26x = 22,317.39 × 6,664.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,878.26x = 148,734,245.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,734,245.66/14,878.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,996.75

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