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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,373, 26,734.74 and 10,541

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,373, 26,734.74 and 10,541 is: 14,546.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,373 : 26,734.74 = 10,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,373/26,734.74 = 10,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,373x = 26,734.74 × 10,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,373x = 281,810,894.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,810,894.34/19,373
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,546.58

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