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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,924.54, 20,595.43 and 8,210.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,924.54, 20,595.43 and 8,210.16 is: 11,329.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,924.54 : 20,595.43 = 8,210.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,924.54/20,595.43 = 8,210.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,924.54x = 20,595.43 × 8,210.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,924.54x = 169,091,775.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,091,775.57/14,924.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,329.78

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