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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,988.98, 24,823.89 and 10,029.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,988.98, 24,823.89 and 10,029.65 is: 13,840.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,988.98 : 24,823.89 = 10,029.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,988.98/24,823.89 = 10,029.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,988.98x = 24,823.89 × 10,029.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,988.98x = 248,974,928.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,974,928.34/17,988.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,840.41

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