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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,320, 26,651.52 and 11,361.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,320, 26,651.52 and 11,361.60 is: 15,673.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,320 : 26,651.52 = 11,361.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,320/26,651.52 = 11,361.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,320x = 26,651.52 × 11,361.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,320x = 302,803,909.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,803,909.63/19,320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,673.08

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