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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,991.52, 24,828.36 and 10,035.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,991.52, 24,828.36 and 10,035.40 is: 13,848.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,991.52 : 24,828.36 = 10,035.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,991.52/24,828.36 = 10,035.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,991.52x = 24,828.36 × 10,035.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,991.52x = 249,162,523.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,162,523.94/17,991.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,848.89

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