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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,957.89, 26,933.38 and 10,553.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,957.89, 26,933.38 and 10,553.70 is: 15,828.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,957.89 : 26,933.38 = 10,553.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,957.89/26,933.38 = 10,553.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,957.89x = 26,933.38 × 10,553.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,957.89x = 284,246,812.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,246,812.51/17,957.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,828.52

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