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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,446.78, 24,077.19 and 9,996.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,446.78, 24,077.19 and 9,996.22 is: 13,795.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,446.78 : 24,077.19 = 9,996.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,446.78/24,077.19 = 9,996.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,446.78x = 24,077.19 × 9,996.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,446.78x = 240,680,888.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,680,888.22/17,446.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,795.15

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