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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,976.49, 20,667.94 and 8,262.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,976.49, 20,667.94 and 8,262.20 is: 11,402.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,976.49 : 20,667.94 = 8,262.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,976.49/20,667.94 = 8,262.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,976.49x = 20,667.94 × 8,262.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,976.49x = 170,762,550.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,762,550.53/14,976.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,402.04

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