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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,570.27, 24,246.96 and 9,612.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,570.27, 24,246.96 and 9,612.55 is: 13,265.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,570.27 : 24,246.96 = 9,612.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,570.27/24,246.96 = 9,612.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,570.27x = 24,246.96 × 9,612.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,570.27x = 233,075,115.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,075,115.35/17,570.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,265.31

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