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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,997.10, 25,485.75 and 6,596.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,997.10, 25,485.75 and 6,596.70 is: 9,891.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,997.10 : 25,485.75 = 6,596.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,997.10/25,485.75 = 6,596.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,997.10x = 25,485.75 × 6,596.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,997.10x = 168,121,847.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,121,847.03/16,997.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,891.21

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