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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,281.74, 26,604.51 and 11,732

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,281.74, 26,604.51 and 11,732 is: 16,187.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,281.74 : 26,604.51 = 11,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,281.74/26,604.51 = 11,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,281.74x = 26,604.51 × 11,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,281.74x = 312,124,111.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,124,111.32/19,281.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,187.55

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