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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,346.07, 25,994.20 and 8,570.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,346.07, 25,994.20 and 8,570.73 is: 12,843.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,346.07 : 25,994.20 = 8,570.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,346.07/25,994.20 = 8,570.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,346.07x = 25,994.20 × 8,570.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,346.07x = 222,789,269.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,789,269.77/17,346.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,843.79

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