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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,953.99, 26,940.71 and 17,299.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,953.99, 26,940.71 and 17,299.51 is: 25,958.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,953.99 : 26,940.71 = 17,299.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,953.99/26,940.71 = 17,299.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,953.99x = 26,940.71 × 17,299.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,953.99x = 466,061,082.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,061,082.05/17,953.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,958.64

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