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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,069.30, 25,586.73 and 7,060.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,069.30, 25,586.73 and 7,060.23 is: 10,583.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,069.30 : 25,586.73 = 7,060.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,069.30/25,586.73 = 7,060.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,069.30x = 25,586.73 × 7,060.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,069.30x = 180,648,198.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,648,198.75/17,069.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,583.23

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