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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,991.70, 24,828.86 and 10,033.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,991.70, 24,828.86 and 10,033.04 is: 13,845.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,991.70 : 24,828.86 = 10,033.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,991.70/24,828.86 = 10,033.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,991.70x = 24,828.86 × 10,033.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,991.70x = 249,108,945.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,108,945.53/17,991.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,845.77

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