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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,977.60, 22,444.80 and 6,650.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,977.60, 22,444.80 and 6,650.80 is: 9,966.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,977.60 : 22,444.80 = 6,650.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,977.60/22,444.80 = 6,650.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,977.60x = 22,444.80 × 6,650.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,977.60x = 149,275,875.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,275,875.84/14,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,966.61

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