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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,989.50, 22,473.68 and 6,664.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,989.50, 22,473.68 and 6,664.95 is: 9,992.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,989.50 : 22,473.68 = 6,664.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,989.50/22,473.68 = 6,664.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,989.50x = 22,473.68 × 6,664.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,989.50x = 149,785,920.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,785,920.19/14,989.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,992.72

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