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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,974.48, 22,461.68 and 6,652.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,974.48, 22,461.68 and 6,652.56 is: 9,978.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,974.48 : 22,461.68 = 6,652.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,974.48/22,461.68 = 6,652.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,974.48x = 22,461.68 × 6,652.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,974.48x = 149,427,673.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,427,673.90/14,974.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,978.82

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