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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,985.36, 24,819.84 and 10,029.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,985.36, 24,819.84 and 10,029.18 is: 13,840.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,985.36 : 24,819.84 = 10,029.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,985.36/24,819.84 = 10,029.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,985.36x = 24,819.84 × 10,029.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,985.36x = 248,922,642.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,922,642.93/17,985.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,840.29

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