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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,920.56, 20,590.72 and 8,206.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,920.56, 20,590.72 and 8,206.56 is: 11,325.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,920.56 : 20,590.72 = 8,206.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,920.56/20,590.72 = 8,206.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,920.56x = 20,590.72 × 8,206.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,920.56x = 168,978,979.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,978,979.12/14,920.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,325.24

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