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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,995.60, 22,490.65 and 6,668.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,995.60, 22,490.65 and 6,668.60 is: 10,001.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,995.60 : 22,490.65 = 6,668.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,995.60/22,490.65 = 6,668.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,995.60x = 22,490.65 × 6,668.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,995.60x = 149,981,044.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,981,044.47/14,995.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,001.67

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