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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,065.61, 25,588.77 and 7,064.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,065.61, 25,588.77 and 7,064.70 is: 10,593.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,065.61 : 25,588.77 = 7,064.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,065.61/25,588.77 = 7,064.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,065.61x = 25,588.77 × 7,064.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,065.61x = 180,776,983.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,776,983.42/17,065.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,593.06

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