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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,962.98, 22,445.10 and 6,643.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,962.98, 22,445.10 and 6,643.11 is: 9,964.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,962.98 : 22,445.10 = 6,643.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,962.98/22,445.10 = 6,643.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,962.98x = 22,445.10 × 6,643.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,962.98x = 149,105,268.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,105,268.26/14,962.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,964.94

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