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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,986.26, 22,483.85 and 6,665.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,986.26, 22,483.85 and 6,665.13 is: 9,999.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,986.26 : 22,483.85 = 6,665.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,986.26/22,483.85 = 6,665.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,986.26x = 22,483.85 × 6,665.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,986.26x = 149,857,783.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,857,783.15/14,986.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,999.68

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