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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,985.49, 24,820.11 and 10,028.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,985.49, 24,820.11 and 10,028.23 is: 13,839.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,985.49 : 24,820.11 = 10,028.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,985.49/24,820.11 = 10,028.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,985.49x = 24,820.11 × 10,028.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,985.49x = 248,901,771.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,901,771.71/17,985.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,839.03

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