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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,670.22, 24,385.22 and 9,712.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,670.22, 24,385.22 and 9,712.44 is: 13,403.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,670.22 : 24,385.22 = 9,712.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,670.22/24,385.22 = 9,712.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,670.22x = 24,385.22 × 9,712.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,670.22x = 236,839,986.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,839,986.14/17,670.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,403.34

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