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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,924.18, 20,595.33 and 8,209.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,924.18, 20,595.33 and 8,209.89 is: 11,329.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,924.18 : 20,595.33 = 8,209.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,924.18/20,595.33 = 8,209.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,924.18x = 20,595.33 × 8,209.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,924.18x = 169,085,393.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,085,393.81/14,924.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,329.63

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