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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,952.91, 26,933.22 and 5,473.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,952.91, 26,933.22 and 5,473.96 is: 8,212.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,952.91 : 26,933.22 = 5,473.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,952.91/26,933.22 = 5,473.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,952.91x = 26,933.22 × 5,473.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,952.91x = 147,431,368.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,431,368.95/17,952.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,212.12

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