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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,985.26, 22,482.35 and 6,664.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,985.26, 22,482.35 and 6,664.13 is: 9,998.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,985.26 : 22,482.35 = 6,664.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,985.26/22,482.35 = 6,664.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,985.26x = 22,482.35 × 6,664.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,985.26x = 149,825,303.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,825,303.11/14,985.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,998.18

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