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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,972.07, 22,456.89 and 6,644.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,972.07, 22,456.89 and 6,644.46 is: 9,966.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,972.07 : 22,456.89 = 6,644.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,972.07/22,456.89 = 6,644.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,972.07x = 22,456.89 × 6,644.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,972.07x = 149,213,907.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,213,907.33/14,972.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,966.15

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