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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,237, 28,855.50 and 6,925

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,237, 28,855.50 and 6,925 is: 10,387.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,237 : 28,855.50 = 6,925 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,237/28,855.50 = 6,925/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,237x = 28,855.50 × 6,925
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,237x = 199,824,337.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,824,337.50/19,237
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,387.50

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