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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,570.33, 24,247.08 and 9,612.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,570.33, 24,247.08 and 9,612.57 is: 13,265.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,570.33 : 24,247.08 = 9,612.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,570.33/24,247.08 = 9,612.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,570.33x = 24,247.08 × 9,612.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,570.33x = 233,076,753.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,076,753.80/17,570.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,265.36

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