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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,570.08, 24,246.51 and 9,612.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,570.08, 24,246.51 and 9,612.22 is: 13,264.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,570.08 : 24,246.51 = 9,612.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,570.08/24,246.51 = 9,612.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,570.08x = 24,246.51 × 9,612.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,570.08x = 233,062,737.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,062,737.15/17,570.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,264.75

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