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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,989.67, 24,825.21 and 10,031.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,989.67, 24,825.21 and 10,031.72 is: 13,843.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,989.67 : 24,825.21 = 10,031.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,989.67/24,825.21 = 10,031.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,989.67x = 24,825.21 × 10,031.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,989.67x = 249,039,555.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,039,555.66/17,989.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,843.48

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