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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,926.72, 20,599.25 and 8,212.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,926.72, 20,599.25 and 8,212.53 is: 11,333.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,926.72 : 20,599.25 = 8,212.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,926.72/20,599.25 = 8,212.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,926.72x = 20,599.25 × 8,212.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,926.72x = 169,171,958.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,171,958.60/14,926.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,333.50

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