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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,734.20, 22,073.48 and 11,408.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,734.20, 22,073.48 and 11,408.16 is: 17,090.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,734.20 : 22,073.48 = 11,408.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,734.20/22,073.48 = 11,408.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,734.20x = 22,073.48 × 11,408.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,734.20x = 251,817,791.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,817,791.60/14,734.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,090.70

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