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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,679.62, 24,397.80 and 9,722.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,679.62, 24,397.80 and 9,722.27 is: 13,416.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,679.62 : 24,397.80 = 9,722.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,679.62/24,397.80 = 9,722.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,679.62x = 24,397.80 × 9,722.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,679.62x = 237,201,999.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,201,999.01/17,679.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,416.69

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