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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,992.73, 24,829.74 and 10,035.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,992.73, 24,829.74 and 10,035.09 is: 13,848.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,992.73 : 24,829.74 = 10,035.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,992.73/24,829.74 = 10,035.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,992.73x = 24,829.74 × 10,035.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,992.73x = 249,168,675.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,168,675.58/17,992.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,848.30

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