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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,924.14, 20,595.15 and 8,210.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,924.14, 20,595.15 and 8,210.20 is: 11,329.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,924.14 : 20,595.15 = 8,210.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,924.14/20,595.15 = 8,210.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,924.14x = 20,595.15 × 8,210.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,924.14x = 169,090,300.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,090,300.53/14,924.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,329.99

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