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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,570.56, 24,247.16 and 9,612.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,570.56, 24,247.16 and 9,612.68 is: 13,265.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,570.56 : 24,247.16 = 9,612.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,570.56/24,247.16 = 9,612.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,570.56x = 24,247.16 × 9,612.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,570.56x = 233,080,189.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,080,189.99/17,570.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,265.38

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