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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,710.03, 24,440.37 and 9,644.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,710.03, 24,440.37 and 9,644.22 is: 13,309.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,710.03 : 24,440.37 = 9,644.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,710.03/24,440.37 = 9,644.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,710.03x = 24,440.37 × 9,644.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,710.03x = 235,708,256.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,708,256.94/17,710.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,309.31

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