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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,296.24, 26,632.97 and 11,745

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,296.24, 26,632.97 and 11,745 is: 16,210.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,296.24 : 26,632.97 = 11,745 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,296.24/26,632.97 = 11,745/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,296.24x = 26,632.97 × 11,745
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,296.24x = 312,804,173.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,804,173.93/19,296.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,210.63

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