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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,215.20, 25,808.40 and 9,007.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,215.20, 25,808.40 and 9,007.20 is: 13,503.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,215.20 : 25,808.40 = 9,007.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,215.20/25,808.40 = 9,007.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,215.20x = 25,808.40 × 9,007.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,215.20x = 232,461,420.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,461,420.48/17,215.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,503.27

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