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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,990.30, 24,826.05 and 10,033.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,990.30, 24,826.05 and 10,033.86 is: 13,846.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,990.30 : 24,826.05 = 10,033.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,990.30/24,826.05 = 10,033.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,990.30x = 24,826.05 × 10,033.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,990.30x = 249,101,110.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,101,110.05/17,990.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,846.42

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