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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,988.96, 22,488.48 and 6,674.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,988.96, 22,488.48 and 6,674.64 is: 10,014.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,988.96 : 22,488.48 = 6,674.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,988.96/22,488.48 = 6,674.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,988.96x = 22,488.48 × 6,674.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,988.96x = 150,102,508.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,102,508.15/14,988.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,014.20

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