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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,570.43, 24,247.71 and 9,613.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,570.43, 24,247.71 and 9,613.13 is: 13,266.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,570.43 : 24,247.71 = 9,613.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,570.43/24,247.71 = 9,613.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,570.43x = 24,247.71 × 9,613.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,570.43x = 233,096,267.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,096,267.19/17,570.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,266.40

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