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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,679.01, 24,397.03 and 9,721.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,679.01, 24,397.03 and 9,721.77 is: 13,416.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,679.01 : 24,397.03 = 9,721.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,679.01/24,397.03 = 9,721.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,679.01x = 24,397.03 × 9,721.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,679.01x = 237,182,314.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,182,314.34/17,679.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,416.04

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