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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,998.52, 22,479.83 and 6,669.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,998.52, 22,479.83 and 6,669.12 is: 9,995.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,998.52 : 22,479.83 = 6,669.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,998.52/22,479.83 = 6,669.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,998.52x = 22,479.83 × 6,669.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,998.52x = 149,920,650.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,920,650.50/14,998.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,995.70

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