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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,995.64, 24,835.21 and 10,037.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,995.64, 24,835.21 and 10,037.79 is: 13,852.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,995.64 : 24,835.21 = 10,037.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,995.64/24,835.21 = 10,037.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,995.64x = 24,835.21 × 10,037.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,995.64x = 249,290,597.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,290,597.49/17,995.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,852.84

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