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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,924.91, 20,596.07 and 8,210.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,924.91, 20,596.07 and 8,210.36 is: 11,330.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,924.91 : 20,596.07 = 8,210.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,924.91/20,596.07 = 8,210.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,924.91x = 20,596.07 × 8,210.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,924.91x = 169,101,221.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,101,221.30/14,924.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,330.13

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