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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,985.05, 24,819.38 and 10,027.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,985.05, 24,819.38 and 10,027.10 is: 13,837.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,985.05 : 24,819.38 = 10,027.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,985.05/24,819.38 = 10,027.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,985.05x = 24,819.38 × 10,027.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,985.05x = 248,866,230.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,866,230.97/17,985.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,837.40

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