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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,128.73, 25,695.07 and 6,596.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,128.73, 25,695.07 and 6,596.30 is: 9,895.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,128.73 : 25,695.07 = 6,596.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,128.73/25,695.07 = 6,596.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,128.73x = 25,695.07 × 6,596.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,128.73x = 169,492,390.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,492,390.24/17,128.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,895.21

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