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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,985.97, 24,823.05 and 10,332.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,985.97, 24,823.05 and 10,332.26 is: 14,259.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,985.97 : 24,823.05 = 10,332.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,985.97/24,823.05 = 10,332.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,985.97x = 24,823.05 × 10,332.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,985.97x = 256,478,136.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,478,136.82/17,985.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,259.90

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