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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,921.27, 20,590.95 and 8,206.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,921.27, 20,590.95 and 8,206.90 is: 11,325.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,921.27 : 20,590.95 = 8,206.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,921.27/20,590.95 = 8,206.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,921.27x = 20,590.95 × 8,206.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,921.27x = 168,987,867.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,987,867.56/14,921.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,325.30

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