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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,570.68, 24,247.94 and 9,612.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,570.68, 24,247.94 and 9,612.90 is: 13,266.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,570.68 : 24,247.94 = 9,612.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,570.68/24,247.94 = 9,612.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,570.68x = 24,247.94 × 9,612.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,570.68x = 233,092,974.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,092,974.36/17,570.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,266.02

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