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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,999.60, 22,477.80 and 6,672.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,999.60, 22,477.80 and 6,672.80 is: 9,999.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,999.60 : 22,477.80 = 6,672.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,999.60/22,477.80 = 6,672.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,999.60x = 22,477.80 × 6,672.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,999.60x = 149,989,863.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,989,863.84/14,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,999.59

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