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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,977.21, 22,465.91 and 6,655.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,977.21, 22,465.91 and 6,655.27 is: 9,982.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,977.21 : 22,465.91 = 6,655.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,977.21/22,465.91 = 6,655.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,977.21x = 22,465.91 × 6,655.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,977.21x = 149,516,696.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,516,696.85/14,977.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,982.95

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