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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,251.84, 23,775.96 and 12,527.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,251.84, 23,775.96 and 12,527.92 is: 17,265.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,251.84 : 23,775.96 = 12,527.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,251.84/23,775.96 = 12,527.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,251.84x = 23,775.96 × 12,527.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,251.84x = 297,863,324.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,863,324.80/17,251.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,265.60

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