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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,992.67, 24,830.15 and 10,035.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,992.67, 24,830.15 and 10,035.50 is: 13,849.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,992.67 : 24,830.15 = 10,035.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,992.67/24,830.15 = 10,035.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,992.67x = 24,830.15 × 10,035.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,992.67x = 249,182,796.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,182,796.00/17,992.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,849.13

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