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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,924.83, 20,596.60 and 8,211.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,924.83, 20,596.60 and 8,211.05 is: 11,331.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,924.83 : 20,596.60 = 8,211.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,924.83/20,596.60 = 8,211.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,924.83x = 20,596.60 × 8,211.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,924.83x = 169,119,712.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,119,712.43/14,924.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,331.43

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