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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,622.22, 24,318.81 and 9,664.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,622.22, 24,318.81 and 9,664.37 is: 13,336.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,622.22 : 24,318.81 = 9,664.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,622.22/24,318.81 = 9,664.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,622.22x = 24,318.81 × 9,664.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,622.22x = 235,025,977.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,025,977.80/17,622.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,336.91

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