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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,152.32, 26,422.08 and 11,696

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,152.32, 26,422.08 and 11,696 is: 16,135.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,152.32 : 26,422.08 = 11,696 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,152.32/26,422.08 = 11,696/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,152.32x = 26,422.08 × 11,696
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,152.32x = 309,032,647.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,032,647.68/19,152.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,135.52

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