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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,985.94, 24,821.31 and 10,029.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,985.94, 24,821.31 and 10,029.58 is: 13,841.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,985.94 : 24,821.31 = 10,029.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,985.94/24,821.31 = 10,029.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,985.94x = 24,821.31 × 10,029.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,985.94x = 248,947,314.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,947,314.35/17,985.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,841.22

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