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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,991.54, 24,828.38 and 10,034.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,991.54, 24,828.38 and 10,034.28 is: 13,847.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,991.54 : 24,828.38 = 10,034.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,991.54/24,828.38 = 10,034.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,991.54x = 24,828.38 × 10,034.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,991.54x = 249,134,866.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,134,866.70/17,991.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,847.33

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