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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,679.91, 24,398.58 and 9,722.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,679.91, 24,398.58 and 9,722.47 is: 13,417.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,679.91 : 24,398.58 = 9,722.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,679.91/24,398.58 = 9,722.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,679.91x = 24,398.58 × 9,722.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,679.91x = 237,214,462.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,214,462.09/17,679.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,417.18

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