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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,988.41, 24,823.46 and 10,031.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,988.41, 24,823.46 and 10,031.99 is: 13,843.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,988.41 : 24,823.46 = 10,031.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,988.41/24,823.46 = 10,031.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,988.41x = 24,823.46 × 10,031.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,988.41x = 249,028,603.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,028,603.45/17,988.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,843.83

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