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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,985.03, 24,819.36 and 10,027.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,985.03, 24,819.36 and 10,027.08 is: 13,837.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,985.03 : 24,819.36 = 10,027.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,985.03/24,819.36 = 10,027.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,985.03x = 24,819.36 × 10,027.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,985.03x = 248,865,708.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,865,708.27/17,985.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,837.38

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