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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,993.97, 24,831.79 and 10,444.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,993.97, 24,831.79 and 10,444.81 is: 14,413.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,993.97 : 24,831.79 = 10,444.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,993.97/24,831.79 = 10,444.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,993.97x = 24,831.79 × 10,444.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,993.97x = 259,363,328.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,363,328.51/17,993.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,413.90

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