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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,068.50, 25,594.62 and 9,670.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,068.50, 25,594.62 and 9,670.98 is: 14,501.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,068.50 : 25,594.62 = 9,670.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,068.50/25,594.62 = 9,670.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,068.50x = 25,594.62 × 9,670.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,068.50x = 247,525,058.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,525,058.13/17,068.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,501.86

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