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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,976.21, 20,667.18 and 8,262.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,976.21, 20,667.18 and 8,262.27 is: 11,401.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,976.21 : 20,667.18 = 8,262.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,976.21/20,667.18 = 8,262.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,976.21x = 20,667.18 × 8,262.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,976.21x = 170,757,821.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,757,821.30/14,976.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,401.94

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