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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,929.59, 20,602.92 and 8,215.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,929.59, 20,602.92 and 8,215.92 is: 11,338.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,929.59 : 20,602.92 = 8,215.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,929.59/20,602.92 = 8,215.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,929.59x = 20,602.92 × 8,215.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,929.59x = 169,271,942.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,271,942.49/14,929.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,338.02

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