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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,067.70, 25,584.34 and 7,058.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,067.70, 25,584.34 and 7,058.63 is: 10,580.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,067.70 : 25,584.34 = 7,058.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,067.70/25,584.34 = 7,058.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,067.70x = 25,584.34 × 7,058.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,067.70x = 180,590,437.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,590,437.41/17,067.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,580.83

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