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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,968.53, 22,434.86 and 6,639.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,968.53, 22,434.86 and 6,639.14 is: 9,950.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,968.53 : 22,434.86 = 6,639.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,968.53/22,434.86 = 6,639.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,968.53x = 22,434.86 × 6,639.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,968.53x = 148,948,176.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,948,176.67/14,968.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,950.75

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