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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,998.97, 22,502.62 and 6,563.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,998.97, 22,502.62 and 6,563.97 is: 9,847.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,998.97 : 22,502.62 = 6,563.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,998.97/22,502.62 = 6,563.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,998.97x = 22,502.62 × 6,563.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,998.97x = 147,706,451.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,706,451.03/14,998.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,847.78

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