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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,999.08, 24,838.87 and 10,040.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,999.08, 24,838.87 and 10,040.02 is: 13,855.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,999.08 : 24,838.87 = 10,040.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,999.08/24,838.87 = 10,040.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,999.08x = 24,838.87 × 10,040.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,999.08x = 249,382,751.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,382,751.58/17,999.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,855.31

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