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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,976.47, 20,667.65 and 8,262.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,976.47, 20,667.65 and 8,262.32 is: 11,402.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,976.47 : 20,667.65 = 8,262.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,976.47/20,667.65 = 8,262.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,976.47x = 20,667.65 × 8,262.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,976.47x = 170,762,748.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,762,748.31/14,976.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,402.07

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