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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,767.23, 20,376.32 and 8,480.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,767.23, 20,376.32 and 8,480.01 is: 11,701.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,767.23 : 20,376.32 = 8,480.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,767.23/20,376.32 = 8,480.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,767.23x = 20,376.32 × 8,480.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,767.23x = 172,791,354.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,791,354.96/14,767.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,701.00

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