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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,932.64, 22,401.04 and 6,612

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,932.64, 22,401.04 and 6,612 is: 9,918.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,932.64 : 22,401.04 = 6,612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,932.64/22,401.04 = 6,612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,932.64x = 22,401.04 × 6,612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,932.64x = 148,115,676.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,115,676.48/14,932.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,918.92

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