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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,932.91, 22,394.45 and 6,612.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,932.91, 22,394.45 and 6,612.75 is: 9,916.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,932.91 : 22,394.45 = 6,612.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,932.91/22,394.45 = 6,612.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,932.91x = 22,394.45 × 6,612.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,932.91x = 148,088,866.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,088,866.17/14,932.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,916.95

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