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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,679.63, 24,398.79 and 9,722.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,679.63, 24,398.79 and 9,722.91 is: 13,418.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,679.63 : 24,398.79 = 9,722.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,679.63/24,398.79 = 9,722.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,679.63x = 24,398.79 × 9,722.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,679.63x = 237,227,239.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,227,239.28/17,679.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,418.11

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