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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,069.80, 25,587.48 and 7,060.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,069.80, 25,587.48 and 7,060.73 is: 10,583.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,069.80 : 25,587.48 = 7,060.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,069.80/25,587.48 = 7,060.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,069.80x = 25,587.48 × 7,060.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,069.80x = 180,666,287.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,666,287.66/17,069.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,583.97

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