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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,679.97, 24,398.99 and 9,722.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,679.97, 24,398.99 and 9,722.80 is: 13,417.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,679.97 : 24,398.99 = 9,722.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,679.97/24,398.99 = 9,722.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,679.97x = 24,398.99 × 9,722.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,679.97x = 237,226,451.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,226,451.36/17,679.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,417.81

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