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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,996.37, 24,835.11 and 10,039.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,996.37, 24,835.11 and 10,039.11 is: 13,854.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,996.37 : 24,835.11 = 10,039.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,996.37/24,835.11 = 10,039.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,996.37x = 24,835.11 × 10,039.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,996.37x = 249,322,401.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,322,401.15/17,996.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,854.04

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