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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,273.76, 26,596.24 and 11,309.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,273.76, 26,596.24 and 11,309.60 is: 15,606.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,273.76 : 26,596.24 = 11,309.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,273.76/26,596.24 = 11,309.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,273.76x = 26,596.24 × 11,309.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,273.76x = 300,792,835.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,792,835.90/19,273.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,606.34

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