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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,920.70, 20,591.04 and 8,207.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,920.70, 20,591.04 and 8,207.04 is: 11,325.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,920.70 : 20,591.04 = 8,207.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,920.70/20,591.04 = 8,207.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,920.70x = 20,591.04 × 8,207.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,920.70x = 168,991,488.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,991,488.92/14,920.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,325.98

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