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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,964.55, 22,442.27 and 6,639.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,964.55, 22,442.27 and 6,639.37 is: 9,957.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,964.55 : 22,442.27 = 6,639.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,964.55/22,442.27 = 6,639.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,964.55x = 22,442.27 × 6,639.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,964.55x = 149,002,444.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,002,444.87/14,964.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,957.03

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