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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,398.08, 22,636.68 and 11,108.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,398.08, 22,636.68 and 11,108.96 is: 15,335.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,398.08 : 22,636.68 = 11,108.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,398.08/22,636.68 = 11,108.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,398.08x = 22,636.68 × 11,108.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,398.08x = 251,469,972.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,469,972.65/16,398.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,335.33

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