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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,237, 25,855.50 and 4,925

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,237, 25,855.50 and 4,925 is: 7,387.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,237 : 25,855.50 = 4,925 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,237/25,855.50 = 4,925/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,237x = 25,855.50 × 4,925
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,237x = 127,338,337.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,338,337.50/17,237
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,387.50

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