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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,096.76, 26,347.20 and 11,545.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,096.76, 26,347.20 and 11,545.40 is: 15,928.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,096.76 : 26,347.20 = 11,545.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,096.76/26,347.20 = 11,545.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,096.76x = 26,347.20 × 11,545.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,096.76x = 304,188,962.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,188,962.88/19,096.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,928.83

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