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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,979.59, 22,469.48 and 6,657.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,979.59, 22,469.48 and 6,657.65 is: 9,986.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,979.59 : 22,469.48 = 6,657.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,979.59/22,469.48 = 6,657.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,979.59x = 22,469.48 × 6,657.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,979.59x = 149,593,787.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,593,787.89/14,979.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,986.51

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