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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,340.57, 26,014.14 and 6,953.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,340.57, 26,014.14 and 6,953.13 is: 10,431.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,340.57 : 26,014.14 = 6,953.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,340.57/26,014.14 = 6,953.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,340.57x = 26,014.14 × 6,953.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,340.57x = 180,879,697.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,879,697.26/17,340.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,431.01

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