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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,997.91, 24,837.20 and 10,040.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,997.91, 24,837.20 and 10,040.47 is: 13,855.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,997.91 : 24,837.20 = 10,040.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,997.91/24,837.20 = 10,040.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,997.91x = 24,837.20 × 10,040.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,997.91x = 249,377,161.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,377,161.48/17,997.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,855.90

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