Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,818, 29,727 and 7,506
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 19,818, 29,727 and 7,506 is: 11,259
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,818 : 29,727 = 7,506 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,818/29,727 = 7,506/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,818x = 29,727 × 7,506 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,818x = 223,130,862 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 223,130,862/19,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,259
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