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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,924.06, 20,595.89 and 8,209.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,924.06, 20,595.89 and 8,209.56 is: 11,329.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,924.06 : 20,595.89 = 8,209.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,924.06/20,595.89 = 8,209.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,924.06x = 20,595.89 × 8,209.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,924.06x = 169,083,153.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,083,153.66/14,924.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,329.57

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