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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,947.96, 22,411.44 and 6,623.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,947.96, 22,411.44 and 6,623.46 is: 9,930.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,947.96 : 22,411.44 = 6,623.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,947.96/22,411.44 = 6,623.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,947.96x = 22,411.44 × 6,623.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,947.96x = 148,441,276.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,441,276.38/14,947.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,930.54

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