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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,999.64, 24,837.84 and 10,042.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,999.64, 24,837.84 and 10,042.20 is: 13,857.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,999.64 : 24,837.84 = 10,042.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,999.64/24,837.84 = 10,042.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,999.64x = 24,837.84 × 10,042.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,999.64x = 249,426,556.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,426,556.85/17,999.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,857.31

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