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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,975.24, 22,452.27 and 6,650.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,975.24, 22,452.27 and 6,650.73 is: 9,971.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,975.24 : 22,452.27 = 6,650.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,975.24/22,452.27 = 6,650.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,975.24x = 22,452.27 × 6,650.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,975.24x = 149,323,985.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,323,985.66/14,975.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,971.40

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