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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,950.23, 22,412.62 and 6,625.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,950.23, 22,412.62 and 6,625.71 is: 9,932.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,950.23 : 22,412.62 = 6,625.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,950.23/22,412.62 = 6,625.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,950.23x = 22,412.62 × 6,625.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,950.23x = 148,499,375.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,499,375.27/14,950.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,932.92

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