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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,570.70, 24,247.08 and 9,612.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,570.70, 24,247.08 and 9,612.78 is: 13,265.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,570.70 : 24,247.08 = 9,612.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,570.70/24,247.08 = 9,612.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,570.70x = 24,247.08 × 9,612.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,570.70x = 233,081,845.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,081,845.68/17,570.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,265.37

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