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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,833, 29,749.50 and 7,521

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,833, 29,749.50 and 7,521 is: 11,281.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,833 : 29,749.50 = 7,521 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,833/29,749.50 = 7,521/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,833x = 29,749.50 × 7,521
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,833x = 223,745,989.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,745,989.50/19,833
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,281.50

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