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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,989.67, 22,498.17 and 6,668.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,989.67, 22,498.17 and 6,668.13 is: 10,008.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,989.67 : 22,498.17 = 6,668.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,989.67/22,498.17 = 6,668.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,989.67x = 22,498.17 × 6,668.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,989.67x = 150,020,722.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,020,722.32/14,989.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,008.27

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