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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,979.84, 22,469.46 and 6,657.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,979.84, 22,469.46 and 6,657.60 is: 9,986.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,979.84 : 22,469.46 = 6,657.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,979.84/22,469.46 = 6,657.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,979.84x = 22,469.46 × 6,657.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,979.84x = 149,592,676.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,592,676.90/14,979.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,986.27

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