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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,396.08, 22,633.92 and 11,106.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,396.08, 22,633.92 and 11,106.96 is: 15,332.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,396.08 : 22,633.92 = 11,106.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,396.08/22,633.92 = 11,106.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,396.08x = 22,633.92 × 11,106.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,396.08x = 251,394,044.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,394,044.08/16,396.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,332.57

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