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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,952.92, 22,400.22 and 10,996.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,952.92, 22,400.22 and 10,996.88 is: 16,473.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,952.92 : 22,400.22 = 10,996.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,952.92/22,400.22 = 10,996.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,952.92x = 22,400.22 × 10,996.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,952.92x = 246,332,531.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,332,531.31/14,952.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,473.87

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