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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.63, 22,450.05 and 6,644.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.63, 22,450.05 and 6,644.40 is: 9,966.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.63 : 22,450.05 = 6,644.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.63/22,450.05 = 6,644.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.63x = 22,450.05 × 6,644.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.63x = 149,167,112.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,167,112.22/14,966.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,966.65

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