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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,996.32, 22,401 and 11,108.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,996.32, 22,401 and 11,108.32 is: 16,593.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,996.32 : 22,401 = 11,108.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,996.32/22,401 = 11,108.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,996.32x = 22,401 × 11,108.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,996.32x = 248,837,476.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,837,476.32/14,996.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,593.24

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