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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,920.62, 20,590.96 and 8,206.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,920.62, 20,590.96 and 8,206.50 is: 11,325.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,920.62 : 20,590.96 = 8,206.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,920.62/20,590.96 = 8,206.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,920.62x = 20,590.96 × 8,206.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,920.62x = 168,979,713.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,979,713.24/14,920.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,325.25

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