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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,996.85, 24,835.71 and 10,039.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,996.85, 24,835.71 and 10,039.59 is: 13,854.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,996.85 : 24,835.71 = 10,039.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,996.85/24,835.71 = 10,039.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,996.85x = 24,835.71 × 10,039.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,996.85x = 249,340,345.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,340,345.76/17,996.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,854.67

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