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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,374, 26,740.98 and 11,413.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,374, 26,740.98 and 11,413.32 is: 15,753.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,374 : 26,740.98 = 11,413.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,374/26,740.98 = 11,413.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,374x = 26,740.98 × 11,413.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,374x = 305,203,361.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,203,361.85/19,374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,753.24

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