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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,359, 26,711.30 and 11,398.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,359, 26,711.30 and 11,398.32 is: 15,727.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,359 : 26,711.30 = 11,398.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,359/26,711.30 = 11,398.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,359x = 26,711.30 × 11,398.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,359x = 304,463,973.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,463,973.51/19,359
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,727.26

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