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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,999.52, 22,481.32 and 6,670.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,999.52, 22,481.32 and 6,670.12 is: 9,997.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,999.52 : 22,481.32 = 6,670.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,999.52/22,481.32 = 6,670.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,999.52x = 22,481.32 × 6,670.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,999.52x = 149,953,102.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,953,102.16/14,999.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,997.19

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