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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,975.28, 22,440.96 and 6,652.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,975.28, 22,440.96 and 6,652.80 is: 9,969.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,975.28 : 22,440.96 = 6,652.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,975.28/22,440.96 = 6,652.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,975.28x = 22,440.96 × 6,652.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,975.28x = 149,295,218.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,295,218.69/14,975.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,969.44

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