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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,837, 29,755.52 and 7,525

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,837, 29,755.52 and 7,525 is: 11,287.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,837 : 29,755.52 = 7,525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,837/29,755.52 = 7,525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,837x = 29,755.52 × 7,525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,837x = 223,910,288
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,910,288/19,837
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,287.51

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