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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,570.54, 24,247.84 and 9,613.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,570.54, 24,247.84 and 9,613.24 is: 13,266.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,570.54 : 24,247.84 = 9,613.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,570.54/24,247.84 = 9,613.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,570.54x = 24,247.84 × 9,613.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,570.54x = 233,100,305.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,100,305.40/17,570.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,266.54

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