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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,071.04, 25,596.92 and 7,070.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,071.04, 25,596.92 and 7,070.14 is: 10,601.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,071.04 : 25,596.92 = 7,070.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,071.04/25,596.92 = 7,070.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,071.04x = 25,596.92 × 7,070.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,071.04x = 180,973,807.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,973,807.97/17,071.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,601.22

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