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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,056, 26,297.28 and 11,604

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,056, 26,297.28 and 11,604 is: 16,013.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,056 : 26,297.28 = 11,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,056/26,297.28 = 11,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,056x = 26,297.28 × 11,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,056x = 305,153,637.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,153,637.12/19,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,013.52

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