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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,973.20, 22,465.12 and 6,652.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,973.20, 22,465.12 and 6,652.48 is: 9,981.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,973.20 : 22,465.12 = 6,652.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,973.20/22,465.12 = 6,652.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,973.20x = 22,465.12 × 6,652.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,973.20x = 149,448,761.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,448,761.50/14,973.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,981.08

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