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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,998.19, 24,837.98 and 10,041.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,998.19, 24,837.98 and 10,041.96 is: 13,858.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,998.19 : 24,837.98 = 10,041.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,998.19/24,837.98 = 10,041.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,998.19x = 24,837.98 × 10,041.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,998.19x = 249,422,001.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,422,001.64/17,998.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,858.17

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