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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,432.74, 26,817.08 and 11,049.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,432.74, 26,817.08 and 11,049.24 is: 15,247.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,432.74 : 26,817.08 = 11,049.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,432.74/26,817.08 = 11,049.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,432.74x = 26,817.08 × 11,049.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,432.74x = 296,308,398.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,308,398.34/19,432.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,247.89

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