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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,979.89, 24,813.33 and 10,022.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,979.89, 24,813.33 and 10,022.11 is: 13,831.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,979.89 : 24,813.33 = 10,022.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,979.89/24,813.33 = 10,022.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,979.89x = 24,813.33 × 10,022.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,979.89x = 248,681,860.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,681,860.69/17,979.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,831.11

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