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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,570.36, 24,246.90 and 9,612.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,570.36, 24,246.90 and 9,612.50 is: 13,265.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,570.36 : 24,246.90 = 9,612.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,570.36/24,246.90 = 9,612.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,570.36x = 24,246.90 × 9,612.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,570.36x = 233,073,205.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,073,205.02/17,570.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,265.13

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