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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,991.04, 24,823.64 and 10,438.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,991.04, 24,823.64 and 10,438.64 is: 14,403.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,991.04 : 24,823.64 = 10,438.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,991.04/24,823.64 = 10,438.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,991.04x = 24,823.64 × 10,438.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,991.04x = 259,125,041.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,125,041.45/17,991.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,403.01

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