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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,983.84, 22,475.46 and 6,661.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,983.84, 22,475.46 and 6,661.60 is: 9,992.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,983.84 : 22,475.46 = 6,661.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,983.84/22,475.46 = 6,661.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,983.84x = 22,475.46 × 6,661.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,983.84x = 149,722,524.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,722,524.34/14,983.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,992.27

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