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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,729.59, 24,466.74 and 9,663.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,729.59, 24,466.74 and 9,663.22 is: 13,335.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,729.59 : 24,466.74 = 9,663.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,729.59/24,466.74 = 9,663.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,729.59x = 24,466.74 × 9,663.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,729.59x = 236,427,491.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,427,491.30/17,729.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,335.19

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