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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,920.84, 20,590.82 and 8,207.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,920.84, 20,590.82 and 8,207.16 is: 11,325.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,920.84 : 20,590.82 = 8,207.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,920.84/20,590.82 = 8,207.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,920.84x = 20,590.82 × 8,207.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,920.84x = 168,992,154.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,992,154.27/14,920.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,325.91

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