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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,371.52, 26,729.40 and 11,414.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,371.52, 26,729.40 and 11,414.08 is: 15,749.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,371.52 : 26,729.40 = 11,414.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,371.52/26,729.40 = 11,414.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,371.52x = 26,729.40 × 11,414.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,371.52x = 305,091,509.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,091,509.95/19,371.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,749.49

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