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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,965.25, 22,447.99 and 6,643.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,965.25, 22,447.99 and 6,643.03 is: 9,964.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,965.25 : 22,447.99 = 6,643.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,965.25/22,447.99 = 6,643.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,965.25x = 22,447.99 × 6,643.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,965.25x = 149,122,671.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,122,671.01/14,965.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,964.60

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