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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,958.96, 22,413.68 and 6,626.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,958.96, 22,413.68 and 6,626.48 is: 9,928.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,958.96 : 22,413.68 = 6,626.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,958.96/22,413.68 = 6,626.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,958.96x = 22,413.68 × 6,626.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,958.96x = 148,523,802.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,523,802.25/14,958.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,928.75

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