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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,976.96, 22,465.53 and 6,655.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,976.96, 22,465.53 and 6,655.02 is: 9,982.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,976.96 : 22,465.53 = 6,655.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,976.96/22,465.53 = 6,655.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,976.96x = 22,465.53 × 6,655.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,976.96x = 149,508,551.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,508,551.46/14,976.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,982.57

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