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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,949.95, 22,414.44 and 6,625.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,949.95, 22,414.44 and 6,625.45 is: 9,933.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,949.95 : 22,414.44 = 6,625.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,949.95/22,414.44 = 6,625.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,949.95x = 22,414.44 × 6,625.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,949.95x = 148,505,751.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,505,751.50/14,949.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,933.53

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