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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,920.63, 20,590.98 and 8,206.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,920.63, 20,590.98 and 8,206.76 is: 11,325.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,920.63 : 20,590.98 = 8,206.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,920.63/20,590.98 = 8,206.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,920.63x = 20,590.98 × 8,206.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,920.63x = 168,985,231.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,985,231.02/14,920.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,325.61

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