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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,570.76, 24,247.52 and 9,613.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,570.76, 24,247.52 and 9,613.08 is: 13,265.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,570.76 : 24,247.52 = 9,613.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,570.76/24,247.52 = 9,613.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,570.76x = 24,247.52 × 9,613.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,570.76x = 233,093,349.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,093,349.56/17,570.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,265.98

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