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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,264, 26,584.96 and 11,810.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,264, 26,584.96 and 11,810.56 is: 16,298.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,264 : 26,584.96 = 11,810.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,264/26,584.96 = 11,810.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,264x = 26,584.96 × 11,810.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,264x = 313,983,265.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,983,265.18/19,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,298.97

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