Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,200, 26,496 and 10,368
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 19,200, 26,496 and 10,368 is: 14,307.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,200 : 26,496 = 10,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,200/26,496 = 10,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,200x = 26,496 × 10,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,200x = 274,710,528 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 274,710,528/19,200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,307.84
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