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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,921.55, 20,590.40 and 8,207.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,921.55, 20,590.40 and 8,207.46 is: 11,325.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,921.55 : 20,590.40 = 8,207.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,921.55/20,590.40 = 8,207.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,921.55x = 20,590.40 × 8,207.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,921.55x = 168,994,843.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,994,843.35/14,921.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,325.56

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