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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,990.51, 24,826.85 and 10,032.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,990.51, 24,826.85 and 10,032.74 is: 13,845.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,990.51 : 24,826.85 = 10,032.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,990.51/24,826.85 = 10,032.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,990.51x = 24,826.85 × 10,032.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,990.51x = 249,081,287.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,081,287.49/17,990.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,845.15

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