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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,996.11, 24,834.81 and 10,447

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,996.11, 24,834.81 and 10,447 is: 14,416.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,996.11 : 24,834.81 = 10,447 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,996.11/24,834.81 = 10,447/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,996.11x = 24,834.81 × 10,447
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,996.11x = 259,449,260.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,449,260.07/17,996.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,416.96

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