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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,962.59, 22,443.48 and 6,638.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,962.59, 22,443.48 and 6,638.22 is: 9,957.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,962.59 : 22,443.48 = 6,638.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,962.59/22,443.48 = 6,638.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,962.59x = 22,443.48 × 6,638.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,962.59x = 148,984,757.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,984,757.81/14,962.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,957.15

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