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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.46, 22,449.69 and 6,644.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.46, 22,449.69 and 6,644.52 is: 9,966.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.46 : 22,449.69 = 6,644.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.46/22,449.69 = 6,644.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.46x = 22,449.69 × 6,644.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.46x = 149,167,414.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,167,414.20/14,966.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,966.78

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