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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,968.34, 22,452.51 and 6,646.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,968.34, 22,452.51 and 6,646.40 is: 9,969.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,968.34 : 22,452.51 = 6,646.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,968.34/22,452.51 = 6,646.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,968.34x = 22,452.51 × 6,646.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,968.34x = 149,228,362.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,228,362.46/14,968.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,969.60

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