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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,739.20, 22,086.88 and 11,436

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,739.20, 22,086.88 and 11,436 is: 17,136.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,739.20 : 22,086.88 = 11,436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,739.20/22,086.88 = 11,436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,739.20x = 22,086.88 × 11,436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,739.20x = 252,585,559.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,585,559.68/14,739.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,136.99

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