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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,717.22, 24,449.76 and 9,759.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,717.22, 24,449.76 and 9,759.42 is: 13,468.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,717.22 : 24,449.76 = 9,759.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,717.22/24,449.76 = 9,759.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,717.22x = 24,449.76 × 9,759.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,717.22x = 238,615,476.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,615,476.74/17,717.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,468.00

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