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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,679.41, 24,398.21 and 9,722.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,679.41, 24,398.21 and 9,722.24 is: 13,417.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,679.41 : 24,398.21 = 9,722.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,679.41/24,398.21 = 9,722.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,679.41x = 24,398.21 × 9,722.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,679.41x = 237,205,253.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,205,253.19/17,679.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,417.03

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