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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,995.57, 24,823.49 and 10,820.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,995.57, 24,823.49 and 10,820.50 is: 14,926.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,995.57 : 24,823.49 = 10,820.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,995.57/24,823.49 = 10,820.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,995.57x = 24,823.49 × 10,820.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,995.57x = 268,602,573.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,602,573.55/17,995.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,926.04

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