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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,995.65, 24,833.98 and 10,037.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,995.65, 24,833.98 and 10,037.87 is: 13,852.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,995.65 : 24,833.98 = 10,037.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,995.65/24,833.98 = 10,037.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,995.65x = 24,833.98 × 10,037.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,995.65x = 249,280,244.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,280,244.33/17,995.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,852.25

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