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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,920.40, 20,590.20 and 8,206.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,920.40, 20,590.20 and 8,206.72 is: 11,325.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,920.40 : 20,590.20 = 8,206.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,920.40/20,590.20 = 8,206.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,920.40x = 20,590.20 × 8,206.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,920.40x = 168,977,954.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,977,954.67/14,920.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,325.29

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