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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,932.60, 22,377.30 and 6,605.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,932.60, 22,377.30 and 6,605.80 is: 9,899.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,932.60 : 22,377.30 = 6,605.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,932.60/22,377.30 = 6,605.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,932.60x = 22,377.30 × 6,605.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,932.60x = 147,819,968.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,819,968.34/14,932.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,899.14

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