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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,570, 24,245.92 and 9,612.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,570, 24,245.92 and 9,612.48 is: 13,264.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,570 : 24,245.92 = 9,612.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,570/24,245.92 = 9,612.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,570x = 24,245.92 × 9,612.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,570x = 233,063,421.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,063,421.08/17,570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,264.85

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