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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,570.44, 24,247.06 and 9,612.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,570.44, 24,247.06 and 9,612.73 is: 13,265.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,570.44 : 24,247.06 = 9,612.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,570.44/24,247.06 = 9,612.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,570.44x = 24,247.06 × 9,612.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,570.44x = 233,080,441.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,080,441.07/17,570.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,265.49

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