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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,999.63, 24,839.42 and 10,041.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,999.63, 24,839.42 and 10,041.38 is: 13,857.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,999.63 : 24,839.42 = 10,041.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,999.63/24,839.42 = 10,041.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,999.63x = 24,839.42 × 10,041.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,999.63x = 249,421,880.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,421,880.80/17,999.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,857.06

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