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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,260, 26,577.36 and 10,876.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,260, 26,577.36 and 10,876.32 is: 15,008.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,260 : 26,577.36 = 10,876.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,260/26,577.36 = 10,876.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,260x = 26,577.36 × 10,876.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,260x = 289,063,872.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,063,872.12/19,260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,008.51

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