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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,570.09, 24,246.33 and 9,612.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,570.09, 24,246.33 and 9,612.05 is: 13,264.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,570.09 : 24,246.33 = 9,612.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,570.09/24,246.33 = 9,612.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,570.09x = 24,246.33 × 9,612.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,570.09x = 233,056,815.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,056,815.04/17,570.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,264.41

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