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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.26, 22,449.50 and 6,644.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.26, 22,449.50 and 6,644.04 is: 9,966.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.26 : 22,449.50 = 6,644.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.26/22,449.50 = 6,644.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.26x = 22,449.50 × 6,644.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.26x = 149,155,375.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,155,375.98/14,966.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,966.11

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