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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,924.06, 20,595.70 and 8,209.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,924.06, 20,595.70 and 8,209.98 is: 11,330.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,924.06 : 20,595.70 = 8,209.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,924.06/20,595.70 = 8,209.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,924.06x = 20,595.70 × 8,209.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,924.06x = 169,090,285.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,090,285.09/14,924.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,330.05

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