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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,069.64, 25,616.06 and 10,475.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,069.64, 25,616.06 and 10,475.70 is: 15,720.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,069.64 : 25,616.06 = 10,475.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,069.64/25,616.06 = 10,475.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,069.64x = 25,616.06 × 10,475.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,069.64x = 268,346,159.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,346,159.74/17,069.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,720.67

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