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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,920.91, 20,590.89 and 8,207.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,920.91, 20,590.89 and 8,207.22 is: 11,325.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,920.91 : 20,590.89 = 8,207.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,920.91/20,590.89 = 8,207.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,920.91x = 20,590.89 × 8,207.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,920.91x = 168,993,964.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,993,964.23/14,920.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,325.99

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