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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,373.04, 26,735.67 and 15,174

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,373.04, 26,735.67 and 15,174 is: 20,940.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,373.04 : 26,735.67 = 15,174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,373.04/26,735.67 = 15,174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,373.04x = 26,735.67 × 15,174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,373.04x = 405,687,056.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,687,056.58/19,373.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,940.81

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