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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,977.46, 22,466.28 and 6,655.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,977.46, 22,466.28 and 6,655.52 is: 9,983.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,977.46 : 22,466.28 = 6,655.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,977.46/22,466.28 = 6,655.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,977.46x = 22,466.28 × 6,655.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,977.46x = 149,524,775.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,524,775.87/14,977.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,983.32

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