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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,995.69, 24,834.59 and 10,037.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,995.69, 24,834.59 and 10,037.75 is: 13,852.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,995.69 : 24,834.59 = 10,037.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,995.69/24,834.59 = 10,037.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,995.69x = 24,834.59 × 10,037.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,995.69x = 249,283,310.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,283,310.67/17,995.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,852.39

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