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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,985.41, 24,820.09 and 10,432.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,985.41, 24,820.09 and 10,432.06 is: 14,396.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,985.41 : 24,820.09 = 10,432.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,985.41/24,820.09 = 10,432.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,985.41x = 24,820.09 × 10,432.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,985.41x = 258,924,668.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,924,668.09/17,985.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,396.37

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