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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,996.09, 24,834.32 and 10,038.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,996.09, 24,834.32 and 10,038.11 is: 13,852.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,996.09 : 24,834.32 = 10,038.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,996.09/24,834.32 = 10,038.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,996.09x = 24,834.32 × 10,038.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,996.09x = 249,289,585.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,289,585.74/17,996.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,852.43

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