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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,991.99, 24,823.13 and 10,032.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,991.99, 24,823.13 and 10,032.66 is: 13,841.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,991.99 : 24,823.13 = 10,032.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,991.99/24,823.13 = 10,032.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,991.99x = 24,823.13 × 10,032.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,991.99x = 249,041,973.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,041,973.26/17,991.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,841.82

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