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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,069.70, 25,597.57 and 10,063.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,069.70, 25,597.57 and 10,063.71 is: 15,091.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,069.70 : 25,597.57 = 10,063.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,069.70/25,597.57 = 10,063.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,069.70x = 25,597.57 × 10,063.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,069.70x = 257,606,514.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,606,514.89/17,069.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,091.45

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