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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,996.06, 22,399.68 and 11,012.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,996.06, 22,399.68 and 11,012.07 is: 16,448.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,996.06 : 22,399.68 = 11,012.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,996.06/22,399.68 = 11,012.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,996.06x = 22,399.68 × 11,012.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,996.06x = 246,666,844.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,666,844.14/14,996.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,448.78

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