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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,991.48, 24,828.40 and 10,034.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,991.48, 24,828.40 and 10,034.24 is: 13,847.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,991.48 : 24,828.40 = 10,034.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,991.48/24,828.40 = 10,034.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,991.48x = 24,828.40 × 10,034.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,991.48x = 249,134,124.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,134,124.42/17,991.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,847.34

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