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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,985.48, 24,819.86 and 10,027.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,985.48, 24,819.86 and 10,027.80 is: 13,838.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,985.48 : 24,819.86 = 10,027.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,985.48/24,819.86 = 10,027.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,985.48x = 24,819.86 × 10,027.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,985.48x = 248,888,592.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,888,592.11/17,985.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,838.31

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