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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,995.76, 24,834.66 and 10,038.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,995.76, 24,834.66 and 10,038.50 is: 13,853.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,995.76 : 24,834.66 = 10,038.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,995.76/24,834.66 = 10,038.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,995.76x = 24,834.66 × 10,038.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,995.76x = 249,302,734.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,302,734.41/17,995.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,853.42

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