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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,989.30, 24,825.51 and 10,031.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,989.30, 24,825.51 and 10,031.26 is: 13,843.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,989.30 : 24,825.51 = 10,031.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,989.30/24,825.51 = 10,031.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,989.30x = 24,825.51 × 10,031.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,989.30x = 249,031,145.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,031,145.44/17,989.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,843.29

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