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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,147.74, 26,417.43 and 11,185.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,147.74, 26,417.43 and 11,185.44 is: 15,432.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,147.74 : 26,417.43 = 11,185.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,147.74/26,417.43 = 11,185.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,147.74x = 26,417.43 × 11,185.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,147.74x = 295,490,578.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,490,578.22/19,147.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,432.14

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