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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,679.69, 24,398.10 and 9,722.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,679.69, 24,398.10 and 9,722.03 is: 13,416.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,679.69 : 24,398.10 = 9,722.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,679.69/24,398.10 = 9,722.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,679.69x = 24,398.10 × 9,722.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,679.69x = 237,198,938.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,198,938.15/17,679.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,416.46

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