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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,947.59, 22,405.99 and 6,631.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,947.59, 22,405.99 and 6,631.52 is: 9,940.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,947.59 : 22,405.99 = 6,631.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,947.59/22,405.99 = 6,631.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,947.59x = 22,405.99 × 6,631.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,947.59x = 148,585,770.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,585,770.80/14,947.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,940.45

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