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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,964.30, 22,446.45 and 6,644.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,964.30, 22,446.45 and 6,644.30 is: 9,966.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,964.30 : 22,446.45 = 6,644.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,964.30/22,446.45 = 6,644.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,964.30x = 22,446.45 × 6,644.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,964.30x = 149,140,947.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,140,947.74/14,964.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,966.45

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