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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,273.74, 26,586.90 and 11,314.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,273.74, 26,586.90 and 11,314.41 is: 15,607.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,273.74 : 26,586.90 = 11,314.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,273.74/26,586.90 = 11,314.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,273.74x = 26,586.90 × 11,314.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,273.74x = 300,815,087.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,815,087.23/19,273.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,607.51

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