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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,570.74, 24,247.42 and 9,612.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,570.74, 24,247.42 and 9,612.87 is: 13,265.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,570.74 : 24,247.42 = 9,612.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,570.74/24,247.42 = 9,612.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,570.74x = 24,247.42 × 9,612.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,570.74x = 233,087,296.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,087,296.30/17,570.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,265.65

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