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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,920.13, 20,590.29 and 8,206.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,920.13, 20,590.29 and 8,206.26 is: 11,324.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,920.13 : 20,590.29 = 8,206.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,920.13/20,590.29 = 8,206.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,920.13x = 20,590.29 × 8,206.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,920.13x = 168,969,273.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,969,273.22/14,920.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,324.92

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