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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,921.88, 20,592.71 and 8,207.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,921.88, 20,592.71 and 8,207.79 is: 11,327.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,921.88 : 20,592.71 = 8,207.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,921.88/20,592.71 = 8,207.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,921.88x = 20,592.71 × 8,207.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,921.88x = 169,020,598.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,020,598.17/14,921.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,327.03

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