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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,924.43, 20,595.60 and 8,209.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,924.43, 20,595.60 and 8,209.91 is: 11,329.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,924.43 : 20,595.60 = 8,209.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,924.43/20,595.60 = 8,209.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,924.43x = 20,595.60 × 8,209.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,924.43x = 169,087,981.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,087,981.35/14,924.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,329.61

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