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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,976.30, 20,667.23 and 8,262.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,976.30, 20,667.23 and 8,262.34 is: 11,401.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,976.30 : 20,667.23 = 8,262.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,976.30/20,667.23 = 8,262.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,976.30x = 20,667.23 × 8,262.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,976.30x = 170,759,681.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,759,681.12/14,976.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,401.99

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