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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,976.33, 20,667.20 and 8,262.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,976.33, 20,667.20 and 8,262.01 is: 11,401.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,976.33 : 20,667.20 = 8,262.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,976.33/20,667.20 = 8,262.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,976.33x = 20,667.20 × 8,262.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,976.33x = 170,752,673.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,752,673.13/14,976.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,401.50

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