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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,987.93, 24,823.43 and 10,030.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,987.93, 24,823.43 and 10,030.15 is: 13,841.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,987.93 : 24,823.43 = 10,030.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,987.93/24,823.43 = 10,030.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,987.93x = 24,823.43 × 10,030.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,987.93x = 248,982,726.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,982,726.41/17,987.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,841.66

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