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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,623, 27,079.74 and 11,240.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,623, 27,079.74 and 11,240.04 is: 15,511.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,623 : 27,079.74 = 11,240.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,623/27,079.74 = 11,240.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,623x = 27,079.74 × 11,240.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,623x = 304,377,360.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,377,360.79/19,623
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,511.26

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