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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,027.49, 26,264.90 and 11,474.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,027.49, 26,264.90 and 11,474.14 is: 15,838.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,027.49 : 26,264.90 = 11,474.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,027.49/26,264.90 = 11,474.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,027.49x = 26,264.90 × 11,474.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,027.49x = 301,367,139.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,367,139.69/19,027.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,838.51

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