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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,968.46, 22,457.99 and 6,647.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,968.46, 22,457.99 and 6,647.74 is: 9,973.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,968.46 : 22,457.99 = 6,647.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,968.46/22,457.99 = 6,647.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,968.46x = 22,457.99 × 6,647.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,968.46x = 149,294,838.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,294,838.92/14,968.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,973.96

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