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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,476.70, 24,117.02 and 9,922.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,476.70, 24,117.02 and 9,922.01 is: 13,691.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,476.70 : 24,117.02 = 9,922.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,476.70/24,117.02 = 9,922.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,476.70x = 24,117.02 × 9,922.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,476.70x = 239,289,143.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,289,143.42/17,476.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,691.90

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