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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,932.08, 22,407.84 and 6,617.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,932.08, 22,407.84 and 6,617.52 is: 9,930.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,932.08 : 22,407.84 = 6,617.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,932.08/22,407.84 = 6,617.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,932.08x = 22,407.84 × 6,617.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,932.08x = 148,284,329.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,284,329.36/14,932.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,930.59

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