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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,570.78, 24,248.13 and 9,613.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,570.78, 24,248.13 and 9,613.34 is: 13,266.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,570.78 : 24,248.13 = 9,613.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,570.78/24,248.13 = 9,613.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,570.78x = 24,248.13 × 9,613.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,570.78x = 233,105,518.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,105,518.05/17,570.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,266.66

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