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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,986.91, 24,822.38 and 10,029.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,986.91, 24,822.38 and 10,029.06 is: 13,840.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,986.91 : 24,822.38 = 10,029.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,986.91/24,822.38 = 10,029.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,986.91x = 24,822.38 × 10,029.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,986.91x = 248,945,163.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,945,163.44/17,986.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,840.36

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