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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,986.98, 24,821.92 and 10,029.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,986.98, 24,821.92 and 10,029.30 is: 13,840.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,986.98 : 24,821.92 = 10,029.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,986.98/24,821.92 = 10,029.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,986.98x = 24,821.92 × 10,029.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,986.98x = 248,946,482.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,946,482.26/17,986.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,840.37

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