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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,998.94, 24,838.46 and 10,041.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,998.94, 24,838.46 and 10,041.16 is: 13,856.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,998.94 : 24,838.46 = 10,041.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,998.94/24,838.46 = 10,041.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,998.94x = 24,838.46 × 10,041.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,998.94x = 249,406,826.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,406,826.82/17,998.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,856.75

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