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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,989.84, 24,824.82 and 10,436.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,989.84, 24,824.82 and 10,436.44 is: 14,401.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,989.84 : 24,824.82 = 10,436.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,989.84/24,824.82 = 10,436.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,989.84x = 24,824.82 × 10,436.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,989.84x = 259,082,744.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,082,744.44/17,989.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,401.61

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