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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,982.60, 22,486.70 and 6,675.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,982.60, 22,486.70 and 6,675.40 is: 10,018.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,982.60 : 22,486.70 = 6,675.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,982.60/22,486.70 = 6,675.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,982.60x = 22,486.70 × 6,675.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,982.60x = 150,107,717.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,107,717.18/14,982.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,018.80

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