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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,996.59, 24,835 and 10,038.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,996.59, 24,835 and 10,038.61 is: 13,853.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,996.59 : 24,835 = 10,038.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,996.59/24,835 = 10,038.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,996.59x = 24,835 × 10,038.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,996.59x = 249,308,879.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,308,879.35/17,996.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,853.12

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