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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,679.34, 24,397.95 and 9,722.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,679.34, 24,397.95 and 9,722.08 is: 13,416.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,679.34 : 24,397.95 = 9,722.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,679.34/24,397.95 = 9,722.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,679.34x = 24,397.95 × 9,722.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,679.34x = 237,198,821.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,198,821.74/17,679.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,416.72

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