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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,878.50, 22,326.40 and 6,670.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,878.50, 22,326.40 and 6,670.50 is: 10,009.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,878.50 : 22,326.40 = 6,670.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,878.50/22,326.40 = 6,670.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,878.50x = 22,326.40 × 6,670.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,878.50x = 148,928,251.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,928,251.20/14,878.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,009.63

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