Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,834, 29,751 and 7,522
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 19,834, 29,751 and 7,522 is: 11,283
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,834 : 29,751 = 7,522 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,834/29,751 = 7,522/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,834x = 29,751 × 7,522 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,834x = 223,787,022 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 223,787,022/19,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,283
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