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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,953.57, 26,932.22 and 6,869.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,953.57, 26,932.22 and 6,869.53 is: 10,305.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,953.57 : 26,932.22 = 6,869.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,953.57/26,932.22 = 6,869.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,953.57x = 26,932.22 × 6,869.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,953.57x = 185,011,586.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,011,586.16/17,953.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,305.01

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