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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,922.96, 20,593.26 and 8,208.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,922.96, 20,593.26 and 8,208.58 is: 11,327.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,922.96 : 20,593.26 = 8,208.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,922.96/20,593.26 = 8,208.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,922.96x = 20,593.26 × 8,208.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,922.96x = 169,041,422.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,041,422.17/14,922.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,327.61

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