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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,151.20, 25,707.60 and 9,759.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,151.20, 25,707.60 and 9,759.20 is: 14,627.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,151.20 : 25,707.60 = 9,759.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,151.20/25,707.60 = 9,759.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,151.20x = 25,707.60 × 9,759.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,151.20x = 250,885,609.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,885,609.92/17,151.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,627.88

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