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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,069.57, 25,570.56 and 8,051.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,069.57, 25,570.56 and 8,051.34 is: 12,061.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,069.57 : 25,570.56 = 8,051.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,069.57/25,570.56 = 8,051.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,069.57x = 25,570.56 × 8,051.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,069.57x = 205,877,144.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,877,144.70/17,069.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,061.06

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