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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,953.59, 26,936.87 and 6,268.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,953.59, 26,936.87 and 6,268.53 is: 9,405.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,953.59 : 26,936.87 = 6,268.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,953.59/26,936.87 = 6,268.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,953.59x = 26,936.87 × 6,268.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,953.59x = 168,854,546.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,854,546.36/17,953.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,405.06

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