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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,999.96, 24,839.85 and 10,042.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,999.96, 24,839.85 and 10,042.17 is: 13,858.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,999.96 : 24,839.85 = 10,042.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,999.96/24,839.85 = 10,042.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,999.96x = 24,839.85 × 10,042.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,999.96x = 249,445,996.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,445,996.47/17,999.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,858.14

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