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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,827, 29,744.82 and 7,515

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,827, 29,744.82 and 7,515 is: 11,274.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,827 : 29,744.82 = 7,515 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,827/29,744.82 = 7,515/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,827x = 29,744.82 × 7,515
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,827x = 223,532,322.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,532,322.30/19,827
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,274.14

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