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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,679.56, 24,397.90 and 9,722.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,679.56, 24,397.90 and 9,722.06 is: 13,416.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,679.56 : 24,397.90 = 9,722.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,679.56/24,397.90 = 9,722.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,679.56x = 24,397.90 × 9,722.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,679.56x = 237,197,847.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,197,847.67/17,679.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,416.50

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